Course summary

This is an exciting and innovative course covering all aspects of 21st-century midwifery. Youll learn to practise as the lead professional for the care of women and newborn infants, partners and families – as well as working in integrated care teams.

The Foundation Year course is designed for anyone who feels they would benefit from extra preparation before undertaking degree-level study or who does not meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) course (due to lower predicted grades or lower performance at a selection event). The academic staff leading selection event processes are well placed to advice on the benefits of additional study or wider preparation in advance of joining a degree course.

How you learn

The course is designed to promote independent, lifelong learning – with half of the programme spent in study and half on a clinical placement Youll learn with, from and about students from other health and social care courses. These experiences give you both a sound basis in midwifery and an understanding of how other professionals contribute to health and social care services.

You learn through

• Practice placements
• Lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials
• Practical sessions
• Independent learning
• Technology-enhanced learning
• Oxford Medical Simulation virtual reality software for remote or on-campus learning