med gap year / resit applicant with midwifery at KCL as fifth option

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Hi im taking a gap year to retake chemistry and reapply for medicine with foundation year and i was thinking of putting midwifery at kcl as my fifth option. i wondering if i could get in to midwifery at kcl with a medicine personal statement and with these stats:
GCSES: 777665555 (5 in maths and 7 in english language)
A levels: B in biology and B in psychology (resitting chem)
Also any advice on what the interview and the course is like would be much appreciated!

Reply 1

Emily_B

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by d07k

Hi im taking a gap year to retake chemistry and reapply for medicine with foundation year and i was thinking of putting midwifery at kcl as my fifth option. i wondering if i could get in to midwifery at kcl with a medicine personal statement and with these stats:
GCSES: 777665555 (5 in maths and 7 in english language)
A levels: B in biology and B in psychology (resitting chem)
Also any advice on what the interview and the course is like would be much appreciated!

When it comes to GCSEs, in nursing and midwifery the main concern is that you've passed 5 of them including English and Maths.... which you have done (well done on getting all 9 with decent grades).
As for A levels... they're looking for ABB with no specific subject requirements - as per their website here Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife - Entry Requirements - Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife BSc | King's College London
Then there's the issue of personal statement. For nursing and midwifery, like medicine, they want to see a PS which reflects why you want to do that particular course. An application for midwifery with a statement for medicine isn't likely to go down very well - the question will be, why on earth are you applying for midwifery if you don't want to do the course (and do medicine instead)?

I'm a registered nurse. I can tell you as much as that midwifery (like nursing) demands that you do 2300 hours theory and 2300 hours placement over 3 years and you need to pass everything to gain both your degree and NMC registration. Interviews tend to look at why you want to be a midwife, why you'd make a good midwife, what you know about the job, the 6 Cs etc.
For further details on course and life as a midwife, speak to @Tracey_W as she's a registered midwife.

Reply 2

d07k

OP

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by Emily_B

When it comes to GCSEs, in nursing and midwifery the main concern is that you've passed 5 of them including English and Maths.... which you have done (well done on getting all 9 with decent grades).
As for A levels... they're looking for ABB with no specific subject requirements - as per their website here Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife - Entry Requirements - Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife BSc | King's College London
Then there's the issue of personal statement. For nursing and midwifery, like medicine, they want to see a PS which reflects why you want to do that particular course. An application for midwifery with a statement for medicine isn't likely to go down very well - the question will be, why on earth are you applying for midwifery if you don't want to do the course (and do medicine instead)?
I'm a registered nurse. I can tell you as much as that midwifery (like nursing) demands that you do 2300 hours theory and 2300 hours placement over 3 years and you need to pass everything to gain both your degree and NMC registration. Interviews tend to look at why you want to be a midwife, why you'd make a good midwife, what you know about the job, the 6 Cs etc.
For further details on course and life as a midwife, speak to @Tracey_W as she's a registered midwife.

I’m choosing midwifery because as a medicine applicant I’m only allowed to choose medicine for 4 of my 5 choices hence why I was asking about midwifery at kcl as I was thinking to put it as my 5th choice because it obviously can’t be medicine. I’m also a contextual applicant so if I got predicted BBB and the entry requirements is ABB would I still have a chance? Thanks for the personal statement advice though

Reply 3

Tracey_W

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by d07k

Hi im taking a gap year to retake chemistry and reapply for medicine with foundation year and i was thinking of putting midwifery at kcl as my fifth option. i wondering if i could get in to midwifery at kcl with a medicine personal statement and with these stats:
GCSES: 777665555 (5 in maths and 7 in english language)
A levels: B in biology and B in psychology (resitting chem)
Also any advice on what the interview and the course is like would be much appreciated!

@Emily_B

I have messaged you back okay.
Here's the minimum requirements you'll require for midwifery in the UK. As per NMC regulations.

To become a midwife in the UK, you need an approved midwifery degree or a degree apprenticeship, which can be a 3-year undergraduate course or an 18-month postgraduate route for registered nurses. You will also need A-levels (including a science subject) or equivalent qualifications, with entry being competitive. After completing the degree, you must register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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Each unit will have there own requirements for the midwifery degree so make sure you check your chosen university for there own entry requirements so you know what you'll need okay.
Entry Requirements

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A-Levels or Equivalent:
Typically, you'll need 2-3 A-levels, including a science like biology or human biology. An Access to Higher Education diploma in health or science is also a possibility.

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GCSEs:
You will usually need GCSEs in English, maths, and science, with strong grades.

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Experience:
While not mandatory, volunteering in a healthcare setting can be beneficial for your application.

Emily_B has given you some good advice already okay 👍. I have followed it up in PM to you and hopefully that will be useful for you 🙏.

Reply 4

Emily_B

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by d07k

I’m choosing midwifery because as a medicine applicant I’m only allowed to choose medicine for 4 of my 5 choices hence why I was asking about midwifery at kcl as I was thinking to put it as my 5th choice because it obviously can’t be medicine. I’m also a contextual applicant so if I got predicted BBB and the entry requirements is ABB would I still have a chance? Thanks for the personal statement advice though

The link I've provided gives you information on contextual offers for midwifery.
Seeing as the equal consideration deadline for non-medicine courses is in January, I'd suggest you go to open days and do some other research on midwifery before you add it in as a 5th choice. It's a very different job to medicine.

Reply 5

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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by d07k

I’m choosing midwifery because as a medicine applicant I’m only allowed to choose medicine for 4 of my 5 choices hence why I was asking about midwifery at kcl as I was thinking to put it as my 5th choice because it obviously can’t be medicine. I’m also a contextual applicant so if I got predicted BBB and the entry requirements is ABB would I still have a chance? Thanks for the personal statement advice though

Contact admissions at KCL and ask if they will accept a separate personal statement for midwifery. As mentioned above, you don't have to add your fifth choice until the 14 January deadline.

Reply 6

kumar34

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by d07k

Hi im taking a gap year to retake chemistry and reapply for medicine with foundation year and i was thinking of putting midwifery at kcl as my fifth option. i wondering if i could get in to midwifery at kcl with a medicine personal statement and with these stats:
GCSES: 777665555 (5 in maths and 7 in english language)
A levels: B in biology and B in psychology (resitting chem)
Also any advice on what the interview and the course is like would be much appreciated!