Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pre-registration Midwifery (Shortened)
University of Hertfordshire - De Havilland Campus
UK,England
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18 Months
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CAD 15,445/year
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CAD 0 FREE
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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1952
Total Students: 30,000 +
Int. Students: 10,000 +
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Main Campus Address
De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pre-registration Midwifery (Shortened)
Program Overview
This is an innovative, flexible, work-based course for qualified nurses looking to become midwives. It will develop your skills and knowledge so that you can become a responsive, confident midwife able to care for women and their babies. Focusing on holistic care, you will gain a sound knowledge of what is normal and healthy in childbearing women, enabling you to recognise and manage problems they might face.
The programme consists of 86 weeks in total, with eight study block weeks, and reading and professional development time included within the programme. During your clinical placements, you will be supported through online resources, discussions, group working and reflection sessions. Each week comprises of 40 hours and is a combination of practice and theory.
When in placement, the clinical hours will be 30 hours per week, with 10 hours of theory. There are two routes of study: Degree or Masters. For the Master of Midwifery route, you will need to have achieved a minimum of 2:1 for your first degree. Please see entry requirements for further details.
Why choose this course?
- The BSc (Hons) Pre-registration Midwifery (Shortened) course is for qualified nurses (adult) who want to become midwives.
- The programme provides an innovative student-centred approach to learning which fosters independent and transformational thinking.
- It uses blended learning and teaching, which includes e-learning with campus-based study to strengthen practice-based skills.
- Graduates develop the necessary skills for a career in midwifery such as independence, initiative, the ability to work with others, ability to research scientific literature, critical enquiry and problem-solving skills.
- The inclusion of the newborn infant physical examination (NIPE) competency will provide students with advanced knowledge when caring for mothers and their babies.
- An elective placement offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in another maternity setting within the UK or globally.
- The midwifery lecturing team are committed to achieving UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Accreditation for their midwifery programmes.
- There is an active Midwifery Society that has produced outstanding work in organising events for its members, to which they have been highly commended for Society Committee of the Year in 2017.
- Our Midwifery team won the prestigious Royal College of Midwives Annual Award for Excellence in Midwifery Education in January 2012.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 15,445 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Hertfordshire - De Havilland Campus
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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