BSc (Hons) Midwifery and Women's Health
Key information
Course Leader: Debbie Sharp
Level: 6
Start date: Semester A, B or C
Mode of delivery: Part time over 5 years, Semester A, B or C entry points.
School: Health & Social Work
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
· Current NMC registration as a practising Midwife. Evidence of study at Level 5 (Diploma Level)
· Working in or with regular access to a relevant practice environment/client group.
· All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:
GCSE English language grade A-CIELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.
About this Course
The BSc (Hons) Midwifery and Women’s Health is a post-registration midwifery course that reflects the contemporary education and practice requirements of the midwifery profession. It incorporates growing public awareness of the importance of health promotion and psychosocial well-being as well as changes to the pre-registration preparation of midwives.
This post-registration course meets the on-going professional development needs of qualified midwives, incorporating a range of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in line with the changing needs of contemporary midwifery practice.
Why choose this Course?
Whether you have studied recently or not, this course is suitable for all registered midwives who are looking to extend their educational qualifications from diploma level to an undergraduate degree, by taking 120 credits from the choice of compulsory and optional modules below.
This course is truly flexible as it is also possible to take some modules as stand-alone modules and accumulate credits towards an academic award.
The key benefits of the course are:
· The course is delivered part-time so it can be studied whilst continuing to work.
· The course enables midwives to enhance and develop their professional practice and give them the knowledge and confidence to take on new roles.
· The course explores initial examinations in new-borns, ability to practice in family planning clinics, resolve complex social issues in maternity care and much more.
· The Academic Midwifery team has extensive and varied areas of expertise and are well equipped to deliver outstanding education.
Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Midwifery and Women's Health course can progress to the MSc Midwifery and Women's Health course
Teaching Methods
The BSc (Hons) Midwifery and Women’s Health course is delivered via a blend of adult learning approaches, which ensures that you develop your critical analytical abilities to enable you to respond to the dynamic practice environment.
Prerequisites
Entry Requirements
· Current NMC registration as a practising Midwife. Evidence of study at Level 5 (Diploma Level)
· Working in or with regular access to a relevant practice environment/client group.
· All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:
GCSE English language grade A-CIELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.
Level
6
Credits
120
Course Leader
Debbie Sharp
Start date
Semester A, B or C
Mode of delivery
Part time over 5 years, Semester A, B or C entry points.
Faculty
Health & Social Work