Midwifery

BSc (Hons) Single

The Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health delivers a pre-registration midwifery programme which leads to registration as a midwife on the NMC professional register and the academic award of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Midwifery.

Campus Riverside
Course BSc (Hons) Single
Length 3 Years full-time (course MUST be completed within five years of commencement) Full-time
Start date September 2012

The pre-registration programme was re-validated in May 2007, receiving a number of commendations from the validation team in respect of student support and feedback, and students commitment to interprofessional learning. 

 

Why study this course?    

Mandatory for those who wish to enter professional practice as a midwife.  Most of the theory sessions are held at Riverside Campus in Chester which is approximately 1.5 mile from the main Chester campus. 

Riverside Campus has a small skills laboratory where students are able to practise their clinical skills prior to starting their placement. There is a purpose built library with computer access for students in addition to an IT suite for student use.

 

Features:            

The new curriculum was implemented in September 2007: it is both dynamic and innovative and designed to prepare students for the realities of professional practice. 

A variety of learning and teaching strategies are used to deliver this, including scenario and enquiry based learning.  Both theory and practice are graded in line with NMC requirements

Next: Modules

Programme Structure:

 

Module Code
Module Description
Credits
Level 4
    
MW4001
Applied Sciences in Midwifery 1    20
MW4002
Applied Sciences in Midwifery 2   
20
MW4003
Health Promotion and Public Health    
20
MW4004
Key Skills   
20
MW4005
Normal Midwifery 1    20
MW4006 Normal Midwifery 2    
20
Level 5


MW5001 Care of the Neonate   
20
MW5002 
Medical Problems in Pregnancy    20 
MW5003 Neonatal Nutrition   
20
MW5004 Obstetric Disorders   
20
MW5005 
Professional Issues in Midwifery    20
MW5006 Sexual and Reproductive Health   
20
 Level 6
    
MW6001 
Accountability in Midwifery Practice     20
MW6002 Context of Research    20
MW6003 
Management and Professional Issues in Midwifery   
20
MW6004 
Perspectives Governing Maternity Health Care Delivery    20
MW6005 Research Dissertation   
40
Next: Assessment

All modules include assessment of theory, and most include assessment of practice. 

Formative assessment is an integral part of the programme and students may obtain feedback on drafts of their work prior to submission. 

Students may undertake intermediate formative assessment in practice before completing final assessments.

Next: Careers

Most students gain employment after qualification, within local maternity units.

Next: Entry requirements

Single Honours

 

UCAS points:
A minimum of 240 - 280 UCAS points from GCE A Levels, including a grade C in Biology, Human Biology or Science. The remaining points may be achieved from GCE AS Levels, or Level 3 Key Skills 
BTEC:   
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate (Applied Science or Health & Social Care): Merit/Distinction profile 
Irish/Scottish Highers:
B in 4 subjects, including Biology or Human Biology
International Baccalaureate:
26 points, including 4 in Biology
QAA:

QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and/or Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals): 60 credits to achieve Access to HE Diploma, including 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be achieved in (Level 3) Biology, Human Biology or Science, 5 credits must be at distinction grade and 10 credits must be at merit grade.

Open College Units or Open University credits (including Biology)
OCR: OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit profile plus GCE A level Biology, Human Biology or Science

Extra Information:

The Advanced Diploma: acceptable in combination with GCE A Level Biology or Human Biology

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) will be recognised in our tariff offer.

All applicants must have English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent qualification, and must have evidence of recent academic study (within five years of commencement of the programme).

Evidence of working with the public or within health care is also recommended.

As part of the selection process, all candidates admitted to the programme will have to be formally interviewed. The health of all successful candidates will be assessed to establish fitness to undertake midwifery education, and a Criminal Records Bureau clearance is carried out on all candidates.
Beginning: Overview

Who to contact

  • For admission enquiries

    Health and Social Care Admissions
    T:
    01244 511000 - Please ask for Health & Social Care Admissions
    F:
    01244 511302
    hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk

  • For enquiries about course content

    Jean Swinnerton , Departmental Administrator Midwifery
    T:
    01244 512283
    j.swinnerton@chester.ac.uk