18Jan
UndergraduateBuckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
At BNU, we’ll help prepare you for your career in midwifery so you can then help parents through one of the most vulnerable times in their lives and meet the growing demand for midwives. You’ll benefit from our combined learning approach of theory and practice, supportive and experienced course team, and our specialist facilities. Upon completion of the degree, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. *Check if you're eligible for the NHS Training grant of £5,000 per academic year at nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf. * Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? A degree in Midwifery at BNU will help you become a competent, confident and compassionate midwife able to provide sensitive and person-centred care. Designed in collaboration with practice partners, service users and the University, our degree focuses on: continuum of care; optimising physiological processes; supporting safe physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual situations; working to promote positive outcomes and to anticipate and prevent complications. Students benefit from an excellent standard of teaching provided by staff from the University who have extensive experience, both in practice and education. Our lecturers are passionate about midwifery and maintain close links with practice, ensuring that the programme is always kept up-to-date. In addition, guest speakers often deliver sessions for students within the University to ensure we give a diverse range of views and experiences to our students. As a BNU student, you will automatically become a member of Bucks Students’ Union giving you access to a wide range of services that we offer for free. You’ll also be able to join the Midwifery Society where you’ll have the ability to attend a variety of extra-curricular activities and events. What facilities can I use? At both our Uxbridge and Aylesbury campuses, we have impressive facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll get to recreate real scenarios in realistic ‘wards’ so when you’re out on placement you’ll be familiar with your surroundings and be confident in your midwifery skills. With our simulation facilities, you’ll be able to learn and practice with equipment that is as close to the real thing as possible, enabling you to build your skills and knowledge in a safe environment.
Modules
Year one Core Introduction to Universal Care for Women, Newborns and Families Becoming an Accountable, Autonomous, Professional Midwife Fundamentals of the Midwife’s Role in Public Health Introduction to the Additional Needs of Women, Newborns and Families Midwifery Practice 1 Consolidating the Midwives’ Role in Universal Care for Women, Newborns and Families Year two Core Promoting Inclusive Midwifery Care for Women, Newborns and Families Developing the Midwife to Meet the Additional Needs of Women, Newborns and Families Systematic Examination of the Newborn Midwifery Practice 2 Developing the Midwife to Meet the Additional Needs of Newborns and Families Holistic Midwifery Care for Women, Newborns and Families Year three Core The Midwife as a Colleague and Lead Professional Preparing the Midwife as Scholar The Midwife as Scholar: Service Improvement Project or Research Proposal The Compassionate Midwife as the Coordinator of Care Midwifery Practice 3
Assessment method
We utilise a variety of blended learning and teaching methods, including seminar-based teaching, lectures. authentic scenarios and case studies, presentations, online learning resources, peer learning, reflection, role modelling and simulation. You will benefit from theory and placement blocks, so you can apply, and reflect, on clinical practice within your academic studies. In your first year, there will be more of a focus on the theory elements to help build your confidence. As you progress to your second year, there is more of a balance theory/practice split. In your final year, there is more of a focus on clinical placement to help develop you for autonomous practice and your future career as a midwife. We’ve ensured that the assessments are varied and relevant to the practical elements of the course and your future profession, and include: essays/written assessments, OSCE’s (Observed structured Clinical Examinations’), VIVA’s (Voiced Examination), presentations, digital video uploads and case study. In your practice placements, you are assessed using the NMC approved national practice document, the MORA (Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement), by Practice assessors, who are appropriately trained registered midwives.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student!
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 136 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You may find it easier if you have prior knowledge of health, so we prefer if you have relevant A Levels - such as Biology, Health and Social Care, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Physical Education, and Sociology. However, it is not essential.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bucks.ac.uk/applying-to-bucks/general-entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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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 |
| EU | £15150 | Year 1 |
| International | £15150 | 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
Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to:
- Text books and supplementary reading materials
- Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses
- Field trips, placements, or external activities
- Printing, photocopying, and binding
- Accommodation, travel, and living expenses
Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies.
For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding
Sponsorship information
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students. Buckinghamshire New University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships. For more information please visit bnu.ac.uk/bursaries.
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ