This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Midwifery is a diverse role involving much more than delivering babies. On this practice-based course – where you spend half your time on placement - you learn to care for women through pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period, conducting at least 40 supervised deliveries by the time you graduate as a professional midwife. As a qualified midwife, you are the main contact for an expectant mother throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. So you need to be able to recognise and respond to all her needs - physical, psychological, cultural and socio-economic – while supporting her family. This degree, spanning 39 weeks each year, prepares you for professional practice through roleplay and scenario-based learning. You spend half your time in University and half on placement, supported by a registered midwife. Theory and practice are woven together so you apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom to the clinical skills you are developing. Successful completion of the course leads to the award of both an Honours degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, allowing you to practise as a registered midwife. Why choose this course?
- Learn the complete role of the midwife as the expert in normal pregnancy and birth as well as caring for women experiencing complications
- Explore the wider role of the midwife within primary- and secondary-care settings, including public health, sexual health and women’s health promotion
- Develop practical skills on placement, under the supervision of a qualified midwife, including conducting at least 40 births by the time you complete the course
- Benefit from University facilities that include new simulation labs with state-of-the-art medical mannequins so you can experience real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment
- Gain experience on non-maternity wards to learn how pregnancy affects - and is affected by - a variety of medical conditions alongside gaining experience of different healthcare team roles and the importance of working with others to provide high-quality care. Non-maternity experience may include medical, gynaecology, mental health, surgery, neonatal and intensive care
- You are supported in your studies by a Personal Academic Tutor who will help you to become increasingly independent in your study skills as you go through the course
Modules
Areas of study may include:
- Normal childbearing process
- Public Health
- Midwifery practice within the multidisciplinary team
- Acute and emergency midwifery care
- Medical conditions in maternity
- Caring for the compromised neonate
- Women's and family health
- Complex needs and critical care in maternity
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE grade C or grade 4 in Mathematics, English and Science NVQ Level 3 and A-Level General Studies will not be accepted. We are happy to consider applicants with alternative qualifications and/or work experience. If you would like to check if your qualifications will be accepted please contact the Admissions Team.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
We would strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of Covid-19 vaccinations prior to commencing the course.
Interview
Other
GCSE grade C or grade 4 in Mathematics, English and Science
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU