University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration, Shortened)

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The BSc Midwifery shortened degree is perfect for qualified adult nurses wanting to become midwives. You'll learn to deliver vital care for both mothers and babies during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. The course covers the essentials of healthy childbirth, helping you identify and manage potential issues.

You'll gain skills in examining expectant mothers and newborns, blending in-depth midwifery theory with hands-on experience in clinical settings alongside professional midwives.

Key highlights

  • Shortened 18-month route for qualified adult nurses to become midwives
  • Covers care for mothers and babies through pregnancy, labour and postnatal period
  • Learn to identify and manage potential complications in childbirth
  • Develop skills in examining expectant mothers and newborns
  • Hands-on clinical experience alongside professional midwives
  • Blends in-depth midwifery theory with practice in clinical settings

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — Therefore, as part of the admissions process applicants will need to have achieved a level 6.5 in all categories prior to being offered an interview.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — The University and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) require the following:satisfactory enhanced DBS screeningsatisfactory Occupational Health screeningtwo satisfactory references (see below).
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — The University and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) require the following:satisfactory enhanced DBS screeningsatisfactory Occupational Health screeningtwo satisfactory references (see below).
  • Additional condition: professional_registration — The University and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) require the following:satisfactory enhanced DBS screeningsatisfactory Occupational Health screeningtwo satisfactory references (see below).

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
  • Hospital Midwife
  • Labour Ward Midwife
  • Neonatal Care Midwife

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790

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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