30Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Please note, the course start date is 20 January 2025, (not January 2024 or September 2025) Midwifery at the University of Winchester will prepare you to deliver high-quality, family-centred midwifery care. We will build your skills, personal development, and confidence so that upon graduation you can feel ready to stride into the midwifery profession. Our course focuses on a holistic approach to midwifery, providing both academic and practice-based learning. You will investigate the intricacies of our dynamic healthcare system, carry out practical work in our first-rate facilities, and gain an understanding of the life-long commitment to care that midwifery typifies. Learn from practicing professionals about the profound issues that the healthcare system faces today and how it impacts pockets of our society in different ways. Lecturers also offer first-hand advice on your next steps after graduation and how you can build a professional edge in your chosen sector, whether this is in the private or public field. The University of Winchester offers a tight-knit community of staff and students who support each other to reach their goals. In the complex world of healthcare, you can rely upon the network you’ll build to help you become a diligent and respected graduate. On successful completion of the course, you will have learned the professional skills and responsibilities and achieved the required theory and practice hours it takes to enter your chosen part of midwifery and start to care with compassion. You will also be recommended for entry to the NMC register as a Registered Midwife (RM).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B720
- Institution code:
- W76
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
All candidates must have significant prior rehabilitation/ healthcare/ support work, work experience in a paid or voluntary capacity in a relevant setting in order to demonstrate an informed decision to embark on a career in Midwifery. Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant. If you have already have a DBS check and are signed up to the Update Service we will ask you to provide the original DBS certificate after an offer has been accepted. If you have lived or travelled abroad in the past five years, we will also need you to apply for an Overseas Criminal Records check for each country in which you have spent six months or more.
Health checks
Applicants to this course will undergo an occupational health assessment to ensure that they are fit to practice. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted.
Interview
Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview on receipt of your application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | An overall score of 7.0, with no elements below 6.5 is required. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16700 | Year 1 |
| International | £16700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant (currently £49.50).
For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Provider information
University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR
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