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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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This blended learning course equips you with the knowledge, skills, interpersonal and cultural competence needed to positively contribute to the health of childbearing women and their families, through individualised midwifery care, promoting continuity of care, personalisation and choice. This blended learning degree is suited to those who are self-motivated and able to study independently online, with regular support from tutors in local areas.- Blended learning course.- Become a 'Registered Midwife' with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as soon as you successfully complete the course. - Weekly midwifery placement experience.- Regular online tutorials.- Campus-based clinical skills teaching.- Blended learning offers a flexible approach to your study, however please note it is still a full-time course.- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.- Opportunity for peer learning.- Variation in learning approaches such as online lectures, case studies, and IT-based activities.- Holistic approach and experiences in professional practice.- 50% of online academic study/tutorials and 50% in clinical practice.- You will explore the normality and complexities of pregnancy and birthing.- Develop skills to be a critical thinker and be a reflective learner.- Learn and be a part of interprofessional team working.- Develop the professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to work as an autonomous practitioner fit for the future.- By the end of the course you will be able to promote health and wellbeing and provide autonomous care for birthing people, be an effective team member and support other midwifery students.
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A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
120 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 - 32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
120 to 128 points, to include a minimum of 2 A Levels including a Grade B in science, preferably Biology/ Human Biology or Chemistry but Physics, Psychology and Sociology may also be considered.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
120 points to include BB at Advanced Highers to include B in a relevant science (preferably Biology or Chemistry but Physics, Psychology and Sociology may also be considered). Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade B at Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology or Sociology.
Pass with 45 level 3 credits, 30 must be at Distinction including 15 level 3 credits in Biology. A further 15 credits must be at Merit. Five GCSEs at C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science will be required.
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
To include two subjects with Grade 5 at higher level, once must be a science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent
120 points to include H1 in a relevant subject: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology. Maths and English at O1-O4 or H1-H7 is GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Must be science related
Considered in combination
Accepted pathway: Health. Typical offer will be Merit Overall to include a Grade B from the 1st year core component.
Considered in combination
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