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BSc (Hons) Midwifery

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Prepare for a rewarding career as a professional midwife with UWSs BSc Midwifery program. This program will give you the knowledge, skills, practical experience, and confidence to become a professional midwife. As teaching on this program is 50% work-based learning, youll be able to put the theory you learn in the classroom into practice in real-life clinical environments. Our innovative and contemporary Midwifery program offers you the chance to be part of this dynamic workforce as an accountable and lead practitioner working with and supporting women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth experience.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

In Year 1 you will receive a broad introduction to midwifery, learn about health and public health concepts, transition to parenthood, and the role of the professional midwife. You will develop knowledge and clinical practice through modules that include anatomy and physiology, professional midwifery, and essential midwifery practice in addition to clinical placements across a range of maternity services.

ASSESSMENT:

Practical: 50%

Coursework: 50%

2 Year 2

In Year 2 you will study complex midwifery and develop knowledge and understanding related to medical, obstetric, and social factors which influence midwifery care. You will also study newborn care and the newborn infant physical examination. Modules include complex midwifery, complex care in practice, and perinatal mental health. Practice placements include women’s health and neonatal areas.

ASSESSMENT:

Practical: 50%

Coursework: 50%

3 Year 3

In Year 3 you will continue to develop your midwifery knowledge, decision-making, and practical skills. You will also develop and demonstrate the professional standards required for registration as a Registered Midwife. You will study modules including preparation for registered practice, global midwifery, and meeting family and lifestyle needs.

As well as spending time on placement you will undertake an independent research project on a related topic of your choice.

ASSESSMENT:

Practical: 50%

Coursework: 50%

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

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