BSc (Hons)Midwifery

Study location	United Kingdom, Worcester
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B720

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, PE, Sociology, or Health and Social Care The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 with a score of at least 5.5 in each component Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Croatia

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Evidence of contributing to the health/well-being of young people/adults, for example: Duke of Edinburgh award scheme Mentor/Leader in any young person’s organisation Volunteering Caring for vulnerable individuals in a community or hospital setting Doula/antenatal educator Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

More information	worcester.ac.uk/courses/midwifery-bsc-hons

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

Students who complete this course successfully will become Registered Midwives. Employment opportunities exist locally, nationally and internationally. In most parts of the UK, midwives can expect to secure their first post within the NHS on a band 5 salary scale.

Once you have successfully completed the course, how you develop your career is entirely up to you. The work of the midwife is diverse and you could find work in a low risk free standing birth centre, consultant led unit or a community setting. You also have the opportunity to move into other areas of practice such as teaching, research or management.

Graduates can undertake further masters level study at the University of Worcester. The Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice, for example, offers midwives the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge by undertaking the Professional Advocate Programme. The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination qualification is also available at postgraduate level.