Midwifery Studies BSc Hons

at Northumbria University

The modular approach to your programme’s theoretical content, supports the application of theoretical knowledge to the clinical learning experiences of self-and others; for example, understanding of fetal heart rate patterns during labour and birth. The experience of Service Users is a key learning tool throughout the programme and alongside the pregnant people, partners and families you meet on placement, you will have the university-based opportunities to hear the experiences of, for example, people with learning disabilities.

 

Other teaching and learning opportunities will include, reflective activities, group seminars and workshops where students will learn collaboratively with and from other students and academic staff, developing support networks and a professional identity.  Students will be supported to engage in the development of professional, personal, and graduate capabilities via the personal tutor process and through the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement, which is an e-portfolio which captures your progress towards Proficiency as a midwife. During each clinical learning block there are a series of contacts with the University programme team to enable reflective learning, knowledge/skill consolidation and peer and tutor support across the programme.

 

The practice learning plan has been developed to enable exploration of continuity of care and carer across the programme and in differing contexts. In year one, this offers participation in care provision across the childbearing journey. This culminates in year three, when student midwives undertake the continuity of carer role for a small group of people throughout their childbirth experience. Students will leave the programme confident in their ability to demonstrate the skills and attributes required for continuity of care and carer and with a strength-based mind set for working with people, newborns, families and communities.  This strengths based approach results in midwives who take responsibility for their own professional practice and ongoing development.

 

In your final year, you will reach Proficiency in your Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement and complete a dissertation; these enable you to know that you have the range of knowledge and skills needed for contemporary midwifery practice as you apply for registration as a midwife.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

 

• MW0416 -The Professional Midwife: Foundations as Student and Scholar (20 Credits)
• MW0417 -Introduction to Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families (20 Credits)
• MW0418 -Continuity of Care: Models and Approaches (20 Credits)
• MW0419 -Additional Midwifery Care for Women and Families: Introduction and Context (20 Credits)
• MW0420 -Foundations of Skilled Midwifery Practice (40 Credits)

Year two

 

• MW0519 -The Professional Midwife: Developing the Student and Scholar (20 Credits)
• MW0520 -Provision of Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families (20 Credits)
• MW0521 -Continuity of Care: Leadership and Collaboration (20 Credits)
• MW0522 -Additional Midwifery Care for Women and Families: Presentation and Management (20 Credits)
• MW0523 -Developing Skilled Midwifery Practice (40 Credits)

Year three

 

• MW0631 -The Professional Midwife: Consolidation as Student and Scholar (40 Credits)
• MW0632 -Appraising Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families (20 Credits)
• MW0633 -Additional Midwifery Care for Women and Families: Integration and Co-ordination (20 Credits)
• MW0634 -Proficient Midwifery Practice (40 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

128 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

An A-level in a Science or Health related subject, or recognised equivalent.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths, English Language and a Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

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

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Developed in-line with the proficiencies identified within the NMC standards and the values that underpin the NHS constitution, you will leave this course prepared for the workplace and with the relevant clinical experience to apply for professional registration.

 

The work placements you will complete whilst studying for your degree will provide you with experience of working in a real-life, multidisciplinary environment, something that can prove invaluable when applying for jobs. Additionally, in the  your course you will have the unique opportunity to carry a small caseload of pregnant people and families  through their childbirth experience.

 

On graduation you will have extensive experience of working with state-of-the-art equipment, in addition to relevant industry experience.

 

Northumbria University boasts excellent links with the NHS and other organisations in the region and our students are renowned for their high level of skills, something that is demonstrated by our consistently high employment rates. 

 

Midwives can practice wherever pregnant people and their families are. UK maternity policy (Better Births 2016) requires that all maternity services provide Continuity of Carer for pregnant women and your programme prepares you to work within these approaches, making you highly employable. As your midwifery career progresses you may wish to pursue specialist posts where you care for people with highly specific needs such as substance misuse in pregnancy. Or you may wish to develop your skills to provide leadership support to colleagues as a Professional Midwifery Advocate, clinical leadership as a clinical team leader, or educational leadership as a Practice Assessor for students or as a Practice Development Midwife.  Your programme gives you a strong foundation from which topursue service leadership, research and academic practice  roles within your midwifery career. As a Graduate you may also wish to engage in further study or doctoral level qualifications.