Timetable for midwifery at Brighton

Hi Everyone. New to The Student Room so just finding my way around. I am a little behind by the looks of it and only just have my UCAS application ready to go. I am applying to do Midwifery at Brighton.

I have two school age children (14&10) and we are not close enough for them to walk to school. My husband works shifts so I think my only concern at this stage is managing the school runs! Does anyone have a rough idea of the timetable for the on-site learning? I am aware that the placements will be shifts and am prepared for that but if I am expected to be on campus 9-5 Mon-Fri the rest of the time, that might be a struggle.

Reply 1

normaw

Original post

by TrudyC

Welcome to TSR. :smile:

Try emailing the midwifery department at Brighton and ask for a copy of this year's timetable. It will give you an idea of what to expect when you start.

Reply 2

Riannamartina

Original post

by TrudyC

Hi Everyone. New to The Student Room so just finding my way around. I am a little behind by the looks of it and only just have my UCAS application ready to go. I am applying to do Midwifery at Brighton.
I have two school age children (14&10) and we are not close enough for them to walk to school. My husband works shifts so I think my only concern at this stage is managing the school runs! Does anyone have a rough idea of the timetable for the on-site learning? I am aware that the placements will be shifts and am prepared for that but if I am expected to be on campus 9-5 Mon-Fri the rest of the time, that might be a struggle.

Hey,

I will be studying PGDip Midwifery in January. Yet to receive a timetable but have been informed that for the first 6 weeks of theory, lectures will be 2/3 times a week (one week 2 days and the next 3 days, e.g. Mon, Tues one week and Mon, Tues and Fri the next) and then have been informed after this 6 weeks theory block, the week after placement will commence. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Reply 3

Kingston Trenyce

Official Rep

Original post

by TrudyC

Hi Everyone. New to The Student Room so just finding my way around. I am a little behind by the looks of it and only just have my UCAS application ready to go. I am applying to do Midwifery at Brighton.
I have two school age children (14&10) and we are not close enough for them to walk to school. My husband works shifts so I think my only concern at this stage is managing the school runs! Does anyone have a rough idea of the timetable for the on-site learning? I am aware that the placements will be shifts and am prepared for that but if I am expected to be on campus 9-5 Mon-Fri the rest of the time, that might be a struggle.

Hi! Welcome to TSR! Many mature students with families manage to do Midwifery but it's good to plan ahead. I would heavily advise contacting the university as soon as possible to discuss your childcare situation and balancing outside needs. Placement wise as a current student midwife I know that typically students are offered the opportunity to request dates off or even discuss shifts that suit better of course that's a discussion that will need to take place but it's helpful to know.

Trenyce (Kingston Rep)