BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery
Midwives provide essential care during pregnancy, labor, and the postnatal period to both mothers and their babies. This course will train you to become a qualified midwife, eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. It'll give you a sound knowledge of what's normal and healthy in childbearing women and enable you to recognize and manage any problems that may arise. As well as studying the theory of midwifery, half of your time will be spent in various clinical settings, working alongside experienced midwives. The inclusion of the newborn and infant physical examination competency provides you with advanced knowledge to support the care provided. During the program, you'll also have an exciting opportunity to undergo an elective placement abroad or in the UK.
Work placement
Practice Placement Experience - Placement sites are allocated according to preference and availability and include West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Watford General Hospital, East and North Herts NHS Trust, based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, based at Barnet Hospital, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital Foundation Trust at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust at The Princess Alexandra Hospital. The placements will give you the opportunity to link the theoretical knowledge you gain via lectures and seminars with practical experiences.
You also have the exciting opportunity to undertake an elective placement at the end of your second year. This will enable you to spend three weeks in a different midwifery setting either in the UK or abroad.
Campus Information
College Lane Campus
The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.
Intakes
- Oct Deadline: May
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Most midwives graduating from the BSc(Hons) Midwifery course gain employment in local NHS Trusts, but some choose to move further afield. Many of our former graduates are now in midwifery managerial positions.
Opportunities exist for midwives to specialise in particular aspects of care such as teenage pregnancy, parent education, infant feeding or bereavement support.
You can also pursue an academic career and move into the field of midwifery education or research.
100% of our Midwifery graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.
Most midwives graduating from this course find employment in local NHS Trusts, but some choose to move further afield. Many of our former students now have positions in management, research and education. The course also gives you a foundation to specialise in particular aspects of care, such as teenage pregnancy, parent education, infant feeding and bereavement support.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
UCAS Points
- 104
A Level
- BCC - including grade B in a Biological or Behavioural/Social Science
BTEC
- DMM - in Applied Science or Health-related subject
GCSE: Grade 4/C in English, Mathematics and Science.
All offers will be subject to the applicant's demonstration of the NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours”, satisfactory interview, occupational health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks.
Undergraduate (year 1)
- Completion of the Standard XII Certificate with 60-70% depending on points tariff required by the UH course. Some courses may require specific subjects
- IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher
- Standard XII English with 65% will also be accepted
Undergraduate (year 2/3)
- Depending on qualifications and course - usually require 2/3 year Diploma post-Standard XII to be considered
- IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher
- Course Code: B720
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
42900 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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