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BSc (Hons) Midwifery Studies

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Building upon this courses previous success, the new BSc (Hons) Midwifery Studies course has been developed to incorporate the future of midwifery practice whilst drawing on the essential elements of midwifery. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you will leave this course as a confident graduate who is able to contribute to the care of childbearing women. Delivered in our specialized clinical skills center, you will have access to facilities and training equipment that is at the forefront of the midwifery practice. You will also undertake a number of placements, and have the option of applying for an overseas placement in the second year of your course. The BSc Midwifery Studies course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) enabling you to apply for professional registration as a midwife on successful completion of your degree. 100% of students believe that their course has provided them with the opportunities to apply what they have learned (NSS, 2019).

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, English Language, and Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • The Professional Midwife: Foundations as Student and Scholar (Core)

  • Introduction to Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families (Core)

  • Continuity of Care: Models and Approaches (Core)

  • Additional Midwifery Care for Women and Families: Introduction and Context (Core)

  • Foundations of Skilled Midwifery Practice (Core)

2 Year 2
  • The Professional Midwife: Developing the Student and Scholar (Core)

  • Provision of Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families (Core)

  • Continuity of Care: Leadership and Collaboration (Core)

  • Additional Midwifery Care for Women and Families: Presentation and Management (Core)

  • Developing Skilled Midwifery Practice (Core)

3 Year 3
  • The Professional Midwife: Consolidation as Student and Scholar (Core)

  • Appraising Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families (Core)

  • Additional Midwifery Care for Women and Families: Integration and Co-ordination (Core)

  • Proficient Midwifery Practice (Core)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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