Midwifery with Professional Registration (Shortened Programme for Registered Adult Nurses) BSc Honours
On our 20-month midwifery conversion course you'll learn through placements at leading London hospitals and by using our high tech simulation suites
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- Code
- B724
- Attendance
- Full-time
- Start
- September 2024
- Fees
- £9,250 (UK) £16,600 (INT)
- Duration
- 20 months (over 5 terms)
- Course Leader
- Robin Parsons
- Study mode
- On campus
- Location
- Hendon campus
- Placement year
- Yes
- School / Department
- Nursing and Midwifery
Why choose Midwifery with Professional Registration (Shortened Programme for Registered Adult Nurses) BSc at 四不像论坛?
Our specially shortened Midwifery BSc has been developed in partnership with local NHS hospitals, which means that up to 50% of teaching takes place in London's leading maternity wards.
You'll gain practical experience in a realistic and safe simulated environment at our new West Stand facility – our state-of-the-art training centre which is known for being one of the best in the UK.
HEE (Health Education England) will fund tuition fees and salary support for shortened programme students until April 2026. Read more about on the NHS site.
What you will gain
Our course is approved by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and you’ll be placed on the professional midwifery register once you graduate.
Once you graduate, there will be some great career opportunities available for you to choose from. Over 90% of our graduates are in employment.
Your skills will be in high demand in NHS labour and antenatal wards, private practices, as well as within communities, local clinics, and GP surgeries.
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and leads to eligibility to receive the status as a Registered Midwife. This means the course is professionally recognised for being of the highest quality, focused on developing the knowledge and skills that employers require.
What you will learn
Our brilliant 四不像论坛 team have current first-hand knowledge of the exhilarating but challenging midwife role, both in the UK and internationally.
They will help you build the resilience needed to support others through pregnancy, childbirth and the early years of childcare.
Key modules include anatomy, physiology/pathophysiology, legal or ethical concerns, and cultural and psychosocial issues.
On our highly-respected midwifery conversion degree, you will:
- Spend half your time doing practical work at your placement hospital. Our partner hospitals include Whittington Hospital, North 四不像论坛 Hospital, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and Barts Health NHS trust
- Get extensive practice of interprofessional working while you study. Clinical practice weeks will require you to work shifts and experience the 24-hour, seven-day care cycle to develop your understanding of women’s and babies’ needs throughout a 24-hour period
- Your caseload will be purposefully small so you’re able to practice proficiency and continuity while being supported by a mentor
- Practice the theories of the classroom in our high-tech nursing and midwifery simulation suites which feature Hololens simulations for you to safely practise skills such as resuscitation and dealing with complex care needs.
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Our exceptional team will teach you the theory and skills needed to qualify as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Your studies will include anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, cultural and psychosocial issues, interprofessional working, legal and ethical issues. Upon graduation, you will be able to confidently assess, plan, implement and evaluate effective midwifery care. Your learning will be integrated with that of other students from our School of Health and Education and designated study days will be organised for shared learning with midwifery, medical and social work students. You will also develop interpersonal and collaborative skills to help you work effectively in multi-professional teams across healthcare and related sectors.
This module aims to aid you to integrate anatomy and physiology and related theory with practice, building on your existing nursing knowledge and skills. You will be encouraged to relate this knowledge to the midwife’s role, skills and responsibility when providing care to healthy women and their families during pregnancy, labour and puerperium. Throughout the module the emphasis will be on normal anatomy and physiology, drawing on your previous knowledge as qualified nurses and assisting you in your transition from nurse to midwife.
This module aims to build a firm foundation of knowledge relating to normal midwifery for the mother. In鈥痑ddition鈥痠t will help you to recognise and appreciate the midwife’s role, responsibilities and sphere of practice when providing care to healthy women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods and to enable the integration of theory with practice.鈥疍uring this module, you will build on their communication and research skills. The module will also draw on your previous experiences as nurses to facilitate the transition from nurse to midwife. The MORA (Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement) book will be incorporated for this module.
This module is designed to enable you to undertake the examination of the neonate from birth to 6-8 weeks of age. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained during the module will enable theory to be applied to practice with regards to physiology and recognition of deviation from normality in order to support parents in the partnership of care of their new born baby. This will enable the provision of a framework of practice and will empower you in an enhanced and autonomous role as lead professional within the care of the newborn.
The aim of the module is to understand complex care in midwifery and deviations from normality whilst working with the multiagency team. You will be supported to develop an understanding of recognising complexities and effectively managing the mother and her baby to produce good birth outcomes. You will learn to participate and manage emergencies when caring for mothers and fetus/newborn during childbirth process. There will be a focus on midwifery proficiencies in the administration and calculation of medicines.
This module is designed to enable you to undertake the examination of the neonate from birth to 6-8 weeks of age. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained during the module will allow early identification of abnormalities and/or potential problems in order that the baby, parents and professionals can be informed and prepared for the required care. This will enable the provision of a framework of practice and will empower you in an enhanced and autonomous role as lead professional within the care of the newborn.
The aim of the module is to ensure that you move towards the role of autonomous midwife practitioner and that you are competent to deal with a variety of normal and/or challenging situations in midwifery practice. During this module you will be encouraged to scrutinize and reflect upon your own practice and critically examine the impact of external influences on the midwifery profession as you consolidate their management skills within the midwifery practice areas. You will also be able to promote normality, and act as an advocate for women and support their choices. There will be a focus on change management and Innovation to improve on existing practices and offer evidence based midwifery care.
To find out more about this course, please download the full Midwifery with Professional Registration (Shortened Programme for Registered Adult Nurses) BSc Honours specification (PDF).
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Teaching
The course is split equally between theory and practice, with clinical experience and practical simulations forming an important part of your learning - the emphasis is on observing what to do, doing it yourself and then improving through feedback. You will have your own patients and will be supported by a mentor. You will also gain some experience in other areas of healthcare. You will also attend lectures, seminars, workshops and group and individual tutorials, and learn through problem-solving and role-play exercises, visits, critical reviews of research studies, case study analyses, group work and online research. You will keep a reflective diary of your progress.
During your first year, your weekly timetable will typically consist of:
- 4-5 hours of lectures
- 3-4 hours of seminars
- 1 hour of supervised practical computer laboratory work
- 2 hours of practical workshops
Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework, presentations and exams. Here is an indication of how you will split your time:
Year 1
| Percentage | Hours | Typical activity |
|---|---|---|
| 22% | 266 | Teaching, learning and assessment |
| 78% | 934 | Independent learning |
Year 2
| Percentage | Hours | Typical activity |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | 294 | Teaching, learning and assessment |
| 76% | 906 | Independent learning |
Year 3
| Percentage | Hours | Typical activity |
|---|---|---|
| 20.5% | 246 | Teaching, learning and assessment |
| 79.5% | 954 | Independent learning |
Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop your skills from research and practical skills to critical thinking. And we offer free 24-hour laptop loans with full desktop software, free printing and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus.
This course is based on 100% coursework.
You will be assessed through a variety of methods including written assessments, essays, reports, practical sessions, presentations and group assessments. You will be given regular feedback on your work. You will develop IT skills and the ability to interpret numerical data.
We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal tests.
The informal tests usually take place at least once per module, from which you’ll receive feedback from your tutor. The grades from these tests don’t count towards your final marks.
There are formal assessments for each module, usually at the end, which will count towards your module and your final marks.
Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback or feedback from an external examiner.
To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.
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North London campus
Our north London campus is 23 minutes away by underground train, travelling from London Kings Cross.
Learn moreCourse Facilities
New nursing and midwifery tech and facilities
We have recently launched our outstanding new clinical health facilities in the West Stand at StoneX Stadium.
Our high-tech simulation suites link the theories of the classroom with the practice of treating patients in a hospital environment with:
- The latest simulators for you to practice realistic emergency care situations and hospital scenarios
- Life-like mannequins that can simulate symptoms, diseases and conditions you’ll encounter as a working nurse
- Video recorders so you can receive evidence-based feedback from students and teachers watching you practice.
The high-tech nursing and midwifery simulation suites allow you to link the theories of the classroom with the practice of treating patients in a hospital environment.
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Student support
We offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.
Additional needs
We'll support you if you have additional needs such as sensory impairment or dyslexia. And if you want to find out whether 四不像论坛 is the right place for you before you apply, get in touch with our Disability Advice and Support service.
Wellness
Our specialist teams will support your mental health. We have free individual counselling sessions, workshops, support groups and useful guides.
Work while you study
Our 四不像论坛 Unitemps branch will help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above.
Financial Support
You can apply for scholarships and bursaries and our 四不像论坛 Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.
We have also reduced the costs of studying with free laptop loans, free learning resources and discounts to save money on everyday things. Check out our guide to student life on a budget.
Careers
How can the BSc Midwifery with Professional Registration (Shortened Programme for Registered Adult Nurses) support your career?
Career opportunities for midwives go beyond hospitals with antenatal, labour and postnatal wards and neonatal units in the private sector and NHS, these include work in the community, local clinics, children's centres and GP surgeries.
Midwifery is a well-paid field with excellent career progression. Your can also diversify your career adding elements of research, teaching, practice development and management - including management at board level within an NHS trust.
Industry links
We are committed to our strong relationships with partner NHS trusts, with whom our programme has been developed. All of our staff have had successful careers as midwives and many of them are still actively involved in practice, not just in the UK but also in developing midwifery overseas.
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Our employability service, 四不像论坛works will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.
Our dedicated lifetime career support, like our business start-up support programme and funding for entrepreneurs, has put us in the top 10 UK universities for students who want to be CEOs and entrepreneurs (Hitachi, 2021).
Global network
Our location in London helps us connect you with over 1,000 industry partners to develop your future employment prospects. And we have unique work and study opportunities at our campuses in Dubai and Mauritius. You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll still support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.
Placements
Placements are an integral part of the course. Many of our students go on to get their first job after graduation in their placement locations. The programme comprises 50% theory and 50% practice and takes place with hospitals in north London with whom we have excellent relationships such as:
- Whittington Hospital
- North 四不像论坛 Hospital
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust which includes Barnet Hospital
During clinical practice weeks, you are required to work shifts to experience 24-hour, seven-day care to develop understanding of the needs and experiences of women and babies throughout a 24-hour period. You are assessed in the practice area and have the support of a designated mentor. To promote the development of proficiency and promote continuity, you will follow a small caseload.
Placements greatly improve graduate employment prospects, and those who take part achieve excellent academic results through applying the learning in a professional setting.
Entry Requirements
Our entry requirements provide a guide to the qualifications that you’ll need to study our courses. We have a personalised admissions approach and we make fair but aspirational offers. We want you to aim high and achieve great results.
Qualifications
- This degree is tailored towards qualified adult nurses who are on the NMC Professional Register
- We require 70 credit points at diploma level
- We also require 12 months experience working as a nurse
Further requirements
To begin the course you must complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health Check, and provide suitable references.
Applicants whose first language is not English must have competence in English language and the most common English Language requirements for European students is IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in all four components).
Applicants must be digitally literate as all recruitment processes and many teaching and learning activities within the programme involve the use of technology and digital processes, reflecting the realities of healthcare practice.
We are unable to accept applications for deferred entry or defer existing offers for this programme to the next possible start date.
Occupational Health Vaccination Requirements
Please be aware of the need to be fully vaccinated before you commence your programme with us in September. Please see our guidance notes for Nursing, Midwifery and Nursing Associate Students.
All nursing and midwifery students are required to have the necessary blood tests, screening and vaccinations to ensure you comply with the Department of Health guidelines on immunisations and screening to protect both you and your patients. You will not be able to attend a clinical placement until you are fully assessed and cleared by occupational health advisors.
Our occupational health screening processes are designed to assess your medical suitability to work in a variety of health care settings.
If it is decided that you are unable to safely work in a clinical setting due to medical reasons the University will endeavour to guide you to a more suitable programme.
Eligibility
UK students only are eligible to apply for this course. At 四不像论坛, we're proud of how we recognise the potential of future students like you. And how we can support you to succeed in your future career.
We make fair and aspirational offers because we want you to aim high, and we’ll support you all the way. Together we can achieve great results.
Interviews
Interviews will be held virtually or at our Hendon campus.
If you are successful at interview, you will then be offered a place on the course subject to academic, health and requirements.
Please find more information here about our application process.
Please apply via using this UCAS code B724.
Need help with your application? Check out our undergraduate application page.
Fees & Funding
The fees below are for the 2024/25 academic year:
UK students1
Full-time: £9,250
Part-time: £77 per taught credit
International students2
Full-time: £16,600
Part-time: £138 per taught credit
Additional costs
The following study tools are included in your fees:
- Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
- Free e-books and e-journals for key course texts
- Free access to everything on your reading list
- Free specialist software for your course
- Free printing for academic paperwork
- Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.
Scholarships and bursaries
To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our:
- 四不像论坛 Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students
- Our 四不像论坛 Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.
Find out more about undergraduate funding and all of our scholarships and bursaries.
Fees disclaimers
1. UK Fees: The university reserves the right to increase undergraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.
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