1. Pre-Registration Midwifery Bachelor of Science with Honours
Pre-Registration Midwifery Bachelor of Science with Honours BSc (Hons) Midwifery

2. 2014 Entry
You must have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) which must include an English-based subject and Mathematics or a Science subject. Equivalent qualifications include Key Skills Level 2; Learn Direct Level 2; and Functional Skills Level 2.
PLUS EITHER
A minimum of 280 UCAS points, including 240 UCAS points from A Levels including a C in a Science subject (science subject could be Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Psychology; Sociology; Health and Social care).
BTEC National Diploma at a DMM grade in Health and Social Care or a science based subject.
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma at grade DMM/BTEC QCF Diploma at grade D*D* in Health and Social Care or a science based subject.
OCR National Extended Diploma at a M2 grade
CACHE Diploma at a B grade (300 UCAS points)

3. Access to HE Diploma Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 with at least 24 of these Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction (including 18 credits from a Science or Health based subject).
You are also required to achieve 12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in English and 12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in Mathematics.
Foundation Degree in a related subject e.g. health and social care; traditional sciences; social sciences; psychology; sociology
Applicants must have evidence of study in the last five years
Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees will be considered without the GCSE requirement

4. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience please consult the UCAS tariff tables or contact us before applying.
International student language requirements and application guidance can be found at
Other Requirements
Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory personal statement and reference (academic or employer).
Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for interview and will be expected to undertake a written and numeracy test as part of the selection process.

5. Good health and good character are fundamental to being a midwife, and consequently all midwifery students must have an enhanced DBS check. Professional courses are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all previous convictions, cautions etc. must be declared. You will also require satisfactory health clearance. As students will undertake exposure-prone procedures as part of their training they will be required to have additional screening for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
Please note only students meeting the eligibility criteria for an NHS bursary can be accepted on this course. Please visit for further information relating to residency and eligibility criteria.

6. MINIMUM ENTRY EQUIREMENTS Shortened route
Registered Nurse Adult branch
Evidence of recent study in the last 5 years

7. SELECTION PROCESS
Personal statement
Shortlisting
Invited to undertake entry tests:
Essay & Maths
Invited for interview – ’group’ presentation & Individual interview approx. 15 minutes
Choice of clinical placement
Accommodation
Annual leave
Working hours

8. COURSE PHILOSOPHY
Mother and her family are central to midwifery education
Reflects contemporary policy
The midwife has a central role in public health.
Embraces:
Shared learning (3year and shortened routes and inter-professional learning modules)
Collaborative working
Student-centred learning
Supports the philosophy of life-long learning.

9. Value-added components to the course:
UNICEF (UK) BREAST FEEDING INITIATIVE (BFI)
An accredited programme aimed at university department responsible for midwifery and health visitor/public health nurse education that ensures newly qualified midwives and health visitors are equipped with the basic knowledge and skills they need to support breastfeeding effectively.
NEWBORN & INFANT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (NIPE)
A service improvement programme to improve the consistency, timeliness and quality of the newborn examinations thereby reducing late diagnoses.

10. Course Structure 50% Theory and Practice
Theory delivered at the Walsall Campus.

11. BSc (Hons) Midwifery – 3 Year Programme
Year SEMESTER 1
Midwifery Practice 1
Essential Clinical Skills for Practice
IPL – Research Awareness
Pregnancy & Health
SEMESTER 2
Introduction to Intrapartum Care
Postnatal Care of Mother & Baby
Year 2
Midwifery Practice 2
Public Health & the Practising Midwife
IPL – Framework for Professional Practice
Developing Antenatal Care
Developing Intrapartum Care
Developing Postnatal Care of Mother & Baby
Year 3
Midwifery Practice 3
Independent Midwifery Practice
IPL – Service Improvement
Critical Care of Mother & Baby
Promotion of Normality in Midwifery
The Midwife as an Educator

12. BSc (Hons) Midwifery – Shortened Programme
Year SEMESTER 1
Fundamental Midwifery Practice 1
Principles of Postnatal care
Principles of Antenatal Care
SEMESTER 2
Principles of Intrapartum Care
Year SEMESTER 3
Midwifery Practice 3
SEMESTER 1
Critical Care of Mother and Baby
Independent Midwifery Practice

13. SAMPLE ALLOCATION
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
IND U P
9.1.12
6.2.12
5.3.12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 EX H R
2.4.12
9.4.12
7.5.12
4.6.12 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
2.7.12
9.7.12
6.8.12
3.9.12 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 MS
KEY: - IND = Induction block; U = Uni; P = Practice; EX = Exam week; H = Holiday; R = Reading week; MS = Medical & Surgical placement.

14. Where will I be allocated for my clinical practice?
Birmingham (City Hospital)
Burton (Queens Hospital)
Dudley (Russells Hall Hospital)
Walsall (Manor Hospital
Wolverhampton (New Cross Hospital)

15. Means Tested Bursary (3 year route)
Employed and paid by the NHS Trust (shortened)
Travel
Fixed Annual Leave
Shift Patterns
Accommodation at Halls of Residence:
Walsall Campus Gorway Road
Wolverhampton City Campus

16. Student Support Personal Teacher Module Leader Practice Mentor
Student Advisor
Supervisor of Midwives
University Student Support Services

17. Examples of Future Career Options
Working in the community and/or the hospital setting
Team or unit manager
Specialist practitioner/Consultant Midwife
Education
Research
Neonatal nursing
Health visiting

18. Offers Conditional / Unconditional
All offers subject to satisfactory medical clearance, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references
Approximately 3/4 weeks (UCAS web site – successful candidates letter)

19. Email: shaw-enquiries@wlv.ac.uk
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