University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration)

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Midwives provide essential care during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period to both mothers and their babies. On this midwifery course, you’ll gain sound knowledge of what's normal and healthy in childbearing women and recognise and manage any problems that may arise. You’ll learn how to perform examinations on the mothers-to-be as well as their infants after birth.

Alongside studying the theory of midwifery, half of your time will be spent in various clinical settings partnering with experienced midwives.

Key highlights

  • Half of study time spent in clinical settings with experienced midwives
  • Covers care during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period
  • Learn to examine expectant mothers and newborn infants after birth
  • Develop skills to recognise and manage problems in childbearing

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)120-128
  • A-level: BBB-ABB — including at least grade B in a Biological or Behavioural/Social Science
  • International Baccalaureate: 120-128 — 120-128 points from a minimum of one HL at grade 5 or above in a biological or behavioural/social science and one HL subject at a grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core
  • Additional condition: interview — …demonstration of the NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours”, satisfactory interview, occupational health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …Behaviours”, satisfactory interview, occupational health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — …NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours”, satisfactory interview, occupational health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks.
  • BTEC: DDM — in Applied Science or Health related subject

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Midwife
  • Community Midwife
  • Labour Ward Midwife
  • Neonatal Midwife
  • Specialist Midwife

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £2,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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