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University of West London| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | GBP 0 | GBP 0 |
Course summary
This course achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2016. See our NSS news story to find out more.
Overview
This three year BSc (Hons) Midwifery pre-registration course aims to develop midwives who are competent and confident to practice in current and future maternity care settings.
Why choose this course?
We have developed the curriculum with NHS providers to give you the academic and professional qualifications you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a midwife.
The course focuses strongly on normality in childbirth, as well as recognising when referral is required. You will learn how to manage complex situations and engage with current research and evidence to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a high standard of care.
You will also learn to work as a professional both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, to give women and their families the best care possible in a safe and supportive environment.
This course is accredited by Unicef's Baby Friendly Initiative. Baby Friendly accreditation is based on a set of interlinking evidence-based standards for maternity, health visiting, neonatal and children's centres services. See the Unicef website to find out more.
Career and study progression
Your degree can take you anywhere. Once qualified, you may choose to work within the community, a hospital, as part of a case loading team or in the private sector.
You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
Other options available for BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration)
Fees
Funding
Funding for pre-registration midwifery courses has changed. From the 1st August 2017 new midwifery students in England will take out maintenance and tuition loans like other students, rather than getting an NHS grant. For more information see the student funding information provided by the Council of Deans of Health.
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.
Entry requirements
You will need:
The UCAS tariff points may also be achieved through an accredited science based Access to HE Diploma qualification in:
You will also need GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or Level 2 equivalent), unless your access course includes numeracy and literacy.
Access students need to achieve 120 UCAS tariff points with a distinction profile (a minimum of 24 distinctions).
Applicants need to ensure that they meet, or are working towards meeting the entry criteria when they apply.
Please refer to the UCAS tariff tables for a further breakdown of the equivalents that will be required to meet the UCAS tariff point requirement.
All offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS check), occupational health clearance and satisfactory references.
Selection day
The selection day includes numeracy and literacy tests. Please download our examples of both the tests: Literacy Test / Numeracy Test. This will give you an opportunity to practice ahead of the selection day. If applicants are successful at the numeracy and literacy tests, then they will proceed to an individual interview on the day. For applicants to be successful they must show their suitability in all aspects of the interview process (this includes the numeracy and literacy tests, the group discussion and the individual interview), as well as meet all entry requirements.
Experience and recent study
It is beneficial for applicants to have had some related experience in a health care setting. This may be paid, voluntary or as part of a vocational qualification. It is also recommended that candidates have undertaken some academic study within the past five years.
As well as having the above qualifications or equivalents, you must be classified as a Home/EU student prior to starting the course. All students also need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 7.0 or above,and a minimum of 7 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies. We offer pre-sessional English language courses, an International Foundation Programme and a Pre-Masters Programme if you do not meet our requirements see - http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes.
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