Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University

Bachelor degree

36 months

Application deadlines: January

Processing time: 30 days

Application fee: £12

Full-time

Intakes: September

International tuition: £15,500

This course is based at our Coach Lane campus, which houses our Clinical Skills Centre – a purpose-built facility that will allow you to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience of within a simulated scenario. Our facilities are some of the most advanced and allow us to ensure your learning evolves in-line with the latest developments in this profession. You will have access to our University library – which has been recognised as third best in the UK – and well equipped working space, The Hub, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Technology is embedded throughout all aspects of your degree and you will receive ongoing support through our innovative e-learning platform, Blackboard, where you can access module handbooks, assessment information, lecture presentation slides and reading lists. This course is delivered by a specialist team of qualified midwives who draw on their experiences of theory and practice to deliver a course that is relevant to this ever-evolving area. You will also receive support from other academics with experience in mental health and family therapy. Throughout the duration of your degree you will have access to ongoing support through a dedicated personal tutor and our practice learning team (PLT). You will also have an allocated mentor who will be there to provide on-site support whilst you undertake your placements. To further enhance your knowledge and learning we regularly welcome external speakers who are experts in their field and actively working within the profession.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

IELTS

International Foundation Programme OR 1st Year Undergraduate: Certificate of Secondary Education and an acceptable grade from a recognised Foundation programme - Average of 4 in Certificate of Secondary Education and all Bs in Foundation Programme OR First year of Bachelor degree/Bakalvr - minimum GPA 3/Satisfactory You will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. You must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.

On graduation you will possess the skills and qualifications required to pursue a career in midwifery. You will also have the opportunity to gain an Integrated MNurs / Registered Nursing qualification, as successful completion will prepare you for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Midwives can practice in both a hospital and community environment, meaning there are many job opportunities once qualified. You may also wish to pursue management level roles as your career progresses. Graduates of the BSc Midwifery Studies course may also wish to pursue further study or doctoral-level qualifications.