Midwifery BSc (Hons)

Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

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36 monthsProgram duration

YesScholarships

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Midwifery students will commence a curriculum based on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2019) Standards for pre-registration Midwifery education. The 2021 curriculum continues to build on the University of Northampton’s innovative active blended learning approach and will centre on case-studies helping you to explore the importance of cultural competence, evidence-led practice and professional caring to ensure students can provide effective midwifery care.
Midwifery is a unique and rewarding career, that will allow you to be in the privileged position of working closely with pregnant persons, women and their families during pregnancy and childbirth, promoting health and wellbeing.
Our midwifery degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and accredited by UNICEF.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

IELTS

A Level

A maximum of 3 A Levels needed with minimum grades of BBC or above.
General Studies is not accepted.
One A Level must be in a science which includes biology, chemistry, physics, psychology or sociology.
The science A level needs to be achieved with a minimum B grade.
Please note that AS (A1) levels and extended projects will not contribute to tariff points.

Access Programmes

Access programmes must consist of a minimum of 60 credits in total (15 at Level 2 and 45 at Level 3).
Level 3 credits must be achieved at a minimum of 30 at Merit and 15 at Distinction achieved at level 3 in Science.
Access programme should have a relevant science or health focus.

BTEC Studies

The award of two Distinctions and one Merit (DDM) or higher must be achieved.
Awards must have a science focus, for example health and social care.
Distinctions achieved must have a science focus.

In addition:

You must have GCSEs that include Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent. It is not compulsory to have GCSE in Science if you have a Level 3 science qualification, but it is still desirable.
Some healthcare work experience is desirable.
Accreditation for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not considered for applicants to the BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme.
Evidence of completion of at least 12 years of general school education or possession of a certificate attesting success in an examination of an equivalent level, for admission to a midwifery programme.

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,250 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

Other Expenses

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Midwifery BSc (Hons)

Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

36 monthsProgram duration

YesScholarships

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

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