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Midwifery at University of Winchester - UCAS

Course summary

  • Teaching and learning is linked with practice. Simulation weeks before placement blocks enable you to practice your skills and build confidence for placement
  • You will have a variety of assessment options to demonstrate your learning and employability skills
  • You will have opportunity to develop leadership, coaching, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Opportunities to participate in university-wide wellbeing activities and inter-professional learning
  • A well-established infrastructure of academic and wellbeing support within the University
  • You will study within an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment with passionate, supportive lecturers
The BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme aims to develop inclusive, compassionate midwives who can safely provide high quality midwifery care and are equipped with the skills to flourish within modern health care systems. Following successful completion of this course you will be eligible to register as a midwife with the NMC. The course adopts a spiralling approach and will build upon your knowledge and understanding, professional skills, values, capabilities, and transferable skills as you progress through the course. Your time is split equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge during placements alongside experienced professionals. The importance of developing strategies for self-care and emotional agility are important components threaded throughout the course and we are committed to providing a value driven, safe and supportive learning environment, equipping you with the foundations to thrive and innovate within modern healthcare systems. Accreditation The University of Winchester is an Approved Education Institution (AEI) by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of this 3‐year Midwifery programme you will be eligible to apply for admission as a Registered Midwife to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. 

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to apply

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

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7An overall score of 7.0, with no elements below 6.5 is required.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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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

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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).
Midwifery at University of Winchester - UCAS