What you will study:
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Year 1
You will be introduced to three dynamic academic themes; effective midwifery care, midwifery for health and the midwife within society. You will also learn introductory clinical midwifery skills in a simulated environment prior to experience in a range of practice placements.
Year 2
You will build upon your professional knowledge and experience from Stage 1 to develop your skills and confidence. The three dynamic academic themes of effective midwifery care, midwifery for health and the midwife within society will be explored in greater breadth and depth. This knowledge will be enhanced through your learning in clinical practice. You will grow in independence as an effective professional learner. You will gain further insight into the role of the midwife by working in partnership with women and families from our diverse society. This will be strengthened by your understanding of the importance of effective midwifery practice within maternity care teams.
Year 3
In your final year you will consolidate your knowledge, skills and attitudes to engage in midwifery care with confidence. You will be proficient in midwifery skills for low risk pregnant women and their families, and you will be an effective member of maternity care teams. You will meet the professional outcomes set by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and the academic outcomes established for the BMidwifery course. This will enable you to embark on a career as a midwife.
Provision is available for students with dependants to undertake the course over a period of 3 years and 15 weeks. Such students take five additional weeks of annual leave per year from clinical practice time to allow caring for dependants.
The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our Course Disclaimer for more information.
