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Midwifery

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

to include one from Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Science, Health and Social Care. Excludes General Studies.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

The Access to HE Diploma in a Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 / B and GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include: English, Science and Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

to include 15 points at Higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

in a Health, Sport or Science based subject.

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C,C

to include a Science or Social Science at Advanced Higher.

UCAS Tariff

128

[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excluding general studies) [2] Must include one qualification of 40 points in a Health, Sport or Science based subject [3] May also include AS level and EPQ

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Midwifery

**Midwives play a pivotal role in supporting the health and wellbeing of women and their families during all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and the early postnatal period.**

Fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) providing eligibility for registration as a midwife on successful completion of the course (additional costs may apply)

- All home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs*.

- Study in the Alison Gingell Building which features a midwifery suite, hospital wards, operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real-life healthcare environments relevant to practice.

**Key Course Benefits**

On the Midwifery BSc (Hons) course you will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of the various approaches to childbirth and the professional skills required to lead in multidisciplinary settings, placing the mother, baby and family at the centre of care.

You will have the opportunity to learn in our multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building with up-to-date equipment and extensive simulation facilities – from basic life support manikins to high tech simulation equipment which emulate patient responses. You will also have opportunities to use equipment found in the real world of practice, such as medical devices to assist with all elements of care and especially medication administration.

You will explore how to provide universal care for all women and additional care for those women with more complex health needs. Midwifery students should work towards becoming autonomous practitioners upon graduation and should take a leadership role in decisions regarding care within multi-professional settings.

The NMC Proficiencies for Midwives (NMC, 2019) have been incorporated throughout course to enable the opportunity for learning and clinical skill acquisition across the childbearing continuum for women and their newborn infants. The four key areas include Antenatal care, Intrapartum care, Postnatal care and Neonatal care.

This course consists of 50% theoretical knowledge and teaching and 50% clinical practice. As a student midwife you will be encouraged to work on antenatal, labour and postnatal wards and may have a bespoke placement to a neonatal unit5. You will also be encouraged to work alongside midwives in the community providing maternity services in women's homes, local clinics, children's centres and GP surgeries. Placements in non-midwifery areas and the opportunity to work in midwifery triage areas, early pregnancy assessment units and day assessment units are included from year two.

From the outset, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of a qualified midwife, who will also be supported to manage a small caseload during the course. You will be encouraged to develop clinical midwifery skills which aim to foster empathetic communication and sensitive women-centred care skills. You will explore midwifery through innovative, research-informed teaching and practice and the ability to analyse a woman’s needs, plan an appropriate programme of care and then implement this safely, effectively and sensitively.

*For further information on the government payment please visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf

Modules

Year One
The focus in the first year is on the potential acquisition of knowledge and skills for the provision of universal care for the mother and baby and wider family. Opportunity is given to develop critical reading and study skills.

Modules
Fundamental Aspects of Health in Midwifery - 30 credits
Foundations of Evidence-Informed Practice - 20 credits
Healthy Mother and Baby - 20 credits
Health and Wellbeing in the Community - 20 credits
The Novice Student Midwife (Placement 1) - 30 credits

Year Two
The theme for year two is diversity in maternal and neonatal health with the focus on the opportunity for further development of knowledge and skills for universal care provision in midwifery and the acquisition of knowledge, skills and competence to care for women and babies with additional care requirements.

Modules
Additional Care for Women and Babies with Diverse Needs - 30 credits
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Midwifery Practice - 10 credits
The Developing Student Midwife (Placement 2) - 30 credits
Becoming a Skilled Midwifery Practitioner - 20 credits
Global Perspectives in Childbirth and Midwifery - 20 credits
Developing Evidence-Informed Practice - 10 credits

Final Year
During the final year of the course, you will have the opportunity to continue to develop midwifery skills and knowledge which should ensure your readiness to assume the full role and responsibilities required by a midwife ready for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (subject to additional costs and the NMC requirements, please see the Accreditation and Professional recognition section for further information as well as the NMC website).

Modules
Leadership and Management for Healthcare Professionals - 20 credits
Becoming an Autonomous Midwife - 20 credits
The Student Midwife as an Educator (Placement 3) - 10 credits
Evidence-Based Research Project - 20 credits
The Student Midwife as a Skilled Practitioner (Placement 4) - 20 credits
The Competent Student Midwife (Placement 5) - 30 credits

For more information about what you will study, please visit our website.

Assessment methods

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods include:

Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)
Presentations
Online tests
Grading in clinical practice

You will also be continually assessed within practice placements and required to maintain a professional portfolio.

The NMC Proficiencies for Midwives (NMC, 2019) are assessed in a range of placements as part of a continuous assessment process and should not be viewed as separate elements but reflect the continuum of care provided in partnership with women and their families. You should be able to participate under direct supervision and direction at this level of training.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Coventry University

Department:

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

51%
Midwifery

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Midwifery

Teaching and learning

83%
Staff make the subject interesting
80%
Staff are good at explaining things
80%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
98%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

78%
Library resources
90%
IT resources
85%
Course specific equipment and facilities
24%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
1%
Male students
99%
Female students
100%
2:1 or above
16%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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A

After graduation


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Midwifery

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,909
low
Average annual salary
100%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

100%
Nursing and midwifery professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Midwifery

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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