Midwifery
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B723 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B723 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A levels must include one of the following subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, Health Professions, Social Science or Science. In addition, GCSE English and maths are required at grade 4/C or above.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including a suitable subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English, maths and a science. All GCSEs need to be achieved at the point of application.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 Points including a 5 in Higher Level in a suitable subject or 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates including a 5 in HL in a suitable subject. English, maths and a science subject are required at standard level 4 if no GCSEs have been taken.
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science, Sports and Exercise Science, Sport, Health and Social Care or Applied at DD plus 1 A level grade B. RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma at DD plus 1 A level in one of biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Sports and Exercise Science, Sport or Applied Psychology at D plus 2 A Levels at grades BB. RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate at D plus 2 A Levels including one of biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education at grades BB.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Sports and Exercise Science or Applied Psychology.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including a suitable subject This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB including English, maths and a science.
Scottish Higher
The requirements include English, maths and a science. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB in a suitable subject.
T Level
Health Science or Health with one of the following specialisms: Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health or Care of Children and Young People
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AB including one of biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education.
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About this course
Be part of a supportive midwifery community where we’ll help you on your journey to becoming a competent, compassionate and caring midwife.
You'll develop your knowledge, practical, interpersonal and leadership skills while working closely with women and their families - through all the stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Clinical placements will support you in developing your midwifery skills in practice. You'll follow a number of women's pregnancy journeys and provide continuity of care through your case-holding experience.
You will be taught by our expert staff who have been recognised both locally and internationally for their teaching excellence. Our teaching is research-led and, as an established regional provider of midwifery education, we work in partnership with four diverse NHS Trusts. This offers you a wealth of different clinical learning experiences across the maternity services.
Upon successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Modules
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Midwifery-BSc-Hons-U6UMDWIF.html
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