London South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course will prepare you for a special and rewarding career as a midwife, helping expectant mothers on their maternity journey. You’ll learn both the theory and the practice behind pregnancy, through to childbirth and the postnatal period. You’ll develop the skills to help mothers with not only the physiological but the psychological process of childbirth. You’ll also gain an understanding in situations that are considered normal as well as training for those with more complex needs. Throughout the degree, you’ll gain real-life experience and put your skills to practice in a variety of maternity settings. Plus, in your final year, you’ll be provided with the opportunity to showcase your proficiency by being the lead professional in the care of a mother with a low risk pregnancy. With an 100% employment success rate within 6 months of graduating, you’ll leave a confident, caring practitioner, ready for a successful career as a midwife.
Modules
Year 1 • Foundation science, knowledge and practice • Contemporary professional midwifery • Normal physiological childbirth and universal care • Public health, health promotion and health protection • Introduction to midwifery practice (Year 1 Practice) Year 2 • Understanding and applying evidence in practice • Altered maternal health, childbearing and the midwife • Maternal mental health and psychological issues • Developing competent midwifery practice (Year 2 Practice) Year 3 • Quality improvement in practice • Midwifery management of maternal and neonatal emergencies • The systematic examination of the newborn infant • Promoting excellence in midwifery practice • Proficient midwifery practice (Year 3 Practice)
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:
- L75
- Campus name:
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 7.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 7.0)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits
Applicants must hold GCSEs A-C in Maths, English Language and Science or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
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
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA