Midwifery
Award
BSc
Duration & study mode
3 years full-time
School
Health & Life Sciences
Location
Lanarkshire
Additional information
Ucas code
B720
Course starting dates
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Lanarkshire: September
Prepare for a rewarding career as a professional midwife with UWS’s BSc Midwifery.
This degree will give you the knowledge, skills, practical experience and confidence to become a professional midwife. As teaching on this degree is 50% work-based learning, you’ll be able to put the theory you learn in the classroom into practice in real-life clinical environments.
Our innovative and contemporary BSc Midwifery degree offers you the chance to be part of this dynamic workforce as an accountable and lead practitioner working with and supporting women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth experience.
Our Programme Leaders have recorded Zoom sessions to help you discover all there is to know about our courses. From professional accreditation to programme modules and career opportunities, our Programme Leaders will help answer all your questions. You can find them on our YouTube Channel or by clicking the link below.
Midwifery Programme LeaderWork-based learning makes up 50% of the BSc Midwifery and you will spend time on placement with our local healthcare partners:
On the BSc Midwifery programme we encourage our students to experience an elective placement of their choice. We also have a partnership with Gothenburg University in Sweden where students can also undertake an elective.
The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers a variety of innovative courses with hands-on experience and work in virtual and real-life ward situations. Our students graduate ready to achieve their ambitions in the healthcare sector.
“I have really enjoyed my time at UWS. The staff are fantastic and create a supportive learning environment.”
Sarah Scarlett, BSc Midwifery graduate
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page which gives more information about country-specific entry requirements.
All applicants must satisfy the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council including evidence of literacy and numeracy for entry to pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes (NMC Circular 03/2008, revised 2010 Standards). All applicants will need to demonstrate this with acceptable qualification awards in both English and Maths.
* for Scottish applicants, Life Skill Mathematics / Application of Mathematics are acceptable alternatives to SQA National 5 Maths, if they have been awarded at National 5 level.
** If SQA HNC, Communication NC (FA1W 12) and Literature 1(FA58 12) at Scottish Credit Qualification Framework Level 6 can be accepted if studied both and studied separately from HNC as equivalent to SQA Higher English
^^ If applicant has completed SQA HNC module HF2434 or module FN2734 Essential Skills for Care Practice in HNC, then this satisfies the Maths requirement and there is no need for additional Maths requirements.
An offer to study is also dependent on the outcome of the selection process and background checks:
There is no Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) onto the BSc Midwifery. Students must undertake all three years of the programme to gain entry onto the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as a Midwife.
* for more information on standard and minimum entry requirements, see the drop-down section below
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see section below for more details).
SOCIAL WORK DEGREES
For our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Health, Nursing & Midwifery courses that lead to, or require professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, applicants are required to have an IELTS or Occupational English Test (OET)*.
For such courses, the IELTS score is as follows:
* Note that the Occupational English Test (OET) will now be accepted in addition to IELTS as proof of a Nurse's English Language Competence (Nursing & Midwifery Council, 2019).
For our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
TOEFL IBT*: 78; no sub-test less than:
* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.
West African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) including acceptance of WAEC Scratchcard*
*UWS will accept a WAEC scratchcard confirming that an applicant has achieved C6 or above as evidence of meeting English language requirement from Nigeria if the student graduated within the last 5 years. After 5 years applicants would be required to provide the WAEC Certificate.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:
On our course pages, you will find details of our entry criteria listed as Standard Entry Requirements and Minimum Entry Requirements. These are the academic qualifications that, depending on your personal circumstances, you will be required to meet to allow your application to be considered for a place at UWS.
Competition for places on many of our courses can be very high and even if you meet the standard or minimum qualifications stated, there is no guarantee that your application will progress to the next stage of the admissions process. We review individual applications very closely and place great importance on your personal statement and academic reference as well as your academic qualifications before making selection decisions.
Our Standard Entry Requirements are the grades that you will need to achieve to allow you to be considered for entry to a specific programme of study.
Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:
If you fall into any of the first four categories above, please mention this on your UCAS application. We will automatically apply category 5 if it applies to you.
If you have already achieved the required grades for either our standard or minimum entry criteria, we may be able to offer you an unconditional offer for some course areas. If you have not yet achieved these grades, we may be able to make you a conditional offer, which will rely on you achieving further qualifications before you can be accepted on to a programme of study.
Further details of our Admissions processes can be found as follows:
In Year 1 you will receive a broad introduction to midwifery, learn about health and public health concepts, transition to parenthood and the role of the professional midwife. You will develop knowledge and clinical practice through modules which include anatomy and physiology, professional midwifery and essential midwifery practice in addition to clinical placements across a range of maternity services.
In Year 2 you will study complex midwifery and develop knowledge and understanding related to medical, obstetric and social factors which influence midwifery care. You will also study newborn care and the newborn infant physical examination . Modules include complex midwifery, complex care in practice and perinatal mental health. Practice placements include women’s health and neonatal areas.
In Year 3 you will continue to develop your midwifery knowledge, decision-making and practical skills. You will also develop and demonstrate the professional standards required for registration as a Registered Midwife. You will study modules including: preparation for registered practice, global midwifery and meeting family and lifestyle needs.
As well as spending time on placement you will undertake an independent research project on a related topic of your choice.
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical workshops using simulation in our skills laboratories.
There will also be group work, literature reports and research projects in order to ensure our degrees provide a strong set of additional skills, such as presentational and communicative skills.
Our Midwifery degree uses a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:
Find out more about the structure, learning outcomes, compulsory and optional modules in this course.
This degree will prepare you for a successful career in Midwifery. Most graduates use their registration to become professional midwives or to move into wider fields of public, sexual and family health.
Some graduates choose further study, leading to a postgraduate certificate, diploma or MSc in a healthcare-related subject.
Two new scholarships are available for application for eligible students on this programme.
The Men into Nursing Bursary will see one male nursing student being awarded £5,000 annually to support the student experience in the first the first two years of undergraduate study on our BSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing or BSc Midwifery programmes.
The Myra McMurdo Nursing Bursary will see £750 being awarded to seven students, who have received a conditional place on our BSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing or BSc Midwifery programmes. These will be delivered on an annual basis and will support them through their nursing placements.
To find out more, including eligibility conditions and how to apply, visit: https://www.uws.ac.uk/money-fees-funding/other-financial-support/alternative-trusts-scholarships/
£1,820 Cost of study per year (paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,250 Cost of study per year (for four years but you will not pay more than £27,750)
£9,250 Cost of study per year (for four years but you will not pay more than £27,750)
£17,250 Cost per year of study
£1,820 Cost of study per year (paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,250 Cost of study per year (for four years but you will not pay more than £27,750)
£9,250 Cost of study per year (for four years but you will not pay more than £27,750)
£18,000 Cost per year of study
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs like study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms.
Fortunately, there is a great deal of financial support available to help students meet the cost of their study. This ranges from:
The sections below provide details of additional costs that your course may involve along with any financial support that may be available.
You can also find additional information in our Undergraduate Money, Fees & Funding section.
Students on certain degrees will incur some additional costs not covered by their tuition fees. These could be for things like specialist equipment, study materials and textbooks, work placements, graduation, membership of relevant organisations or costs related to carrying out fieldwork.
For students on course with an element of fieldwork, there may also be extra costs for travel and accommodation.
Note: The library will hold some copies of the textbooks but not enough for every student. Students can purchase second hand copies when possible or use older versions if advised by the module cordinator. Students can also sell their copies after the course. This helps manage the cost.
Technology & equipment (Optional)
It is recommended that you have access to your own laptop or desk top computer to help with assessments. Costs are variable but will start from around £250. This should last for the duration of your studies but you may choose to replace it.
Placement costs (Mandatory)
Placements are an integral part of this course and apply to all three years of your studies. If you satisfy SAAS bursary requirements, travel costs to placement are covered within the SAAS bursary and where relevant on application to the University. If you are a fee paying student, you will need to cover your travel expenses on all placements. The University tries to minimise the travel costs where possible.
Uniform (Mandatory)
Uniforms for NHS placements (4 tops, 4 trousers). This was being funded by Scottish Government in 2020/21 but may change in future years. Suitable footwear is required for placements usually a black trainer type shoe. Depending upion your choices, these may last for duration of the course or you may wish to replace them during your studies. Shoes will typically cost in the region of £20-60.
PVG Health Checks (Mandatory)
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme membership. This was being funded by Scottish Government in 2020/21 but this arrangement may change in future years.
Health Screening (Mandatory)
You are expected to undergo an occupational health screening before entering the course. Costs for this were met by the Scottish Government for applicants for 2020/21 but this arrangement may change in future years.
Technology & equipment (Optional)
It is recommended that you have access to your own laptop or desk top computer to help with assessments. Costs are variable but will start from around £250. This should last for the duration of your studies but you may choose to replace it.
Placement costs (Mandatory)
Placements are an integral part of this course and apply to all three years of your studies. If you satisfy SAAS bursary requirements, travel costs to placement are covered within the SAAS bursary and where relevant on application to the University. If you are a fee paying student, you will need to cover your travel expenses on all placements. The University tries to minimise the travel costs where possible.
Uniform (Mandatory)
Uniforms for NHS placements (4 tops, 4 trousers). This was being funded by Scottish Government in 2020/21 but may change in future years. Suitable footwear is required for placements usually a black trainer type shoe. Depending upion your choices, these may last for duration of the course or you may wish to replace them during your studies. Shoes will typically cost in the region of £20-60.
PVG Health Checks (Mandatory)
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme membership. This was being funded by Scottish Government in 2020/21 but this arrangement may change in future years.
Technology & equipment (Optional)
It is recommended that you have access to your own laptop or desk top computer to help with assessments. Costs are variable but will start from around £250. This should last for the duration of your studies but you may choose to replace it.
Placement costs (Mandatory)
Placements are an integral part of this course and apply to all three years of your studies. If you satisfy SAAS bursary requirements, travel costs to placement are covered within the SAAS bursary and where relevant on application to the University. If you are a fee paying student, you will need to cover your travel expenses on all placements. The University tries to minimise the travel costs where possible.
Uniform (Mandatory)
Uniforms for NHS placements (4 tops, 4 trousers). This was being funded by Scottish Government in 2020/21 but may change in future years. Suitable footwear is required for placements usually a black trainer type shoe. Depending upion your choices, these may last for duration of the course or you may wish to replace them during your studies. Shoes will typically cost in the region of £20-60.
PVG Health Checks (Mandatory)
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme membership. This was being funded by Scottish Government in 2020/21 but this arrangement may change in future years.
Graduation fees (Mandatory)
These fees are set annually by the University and are subject to review. For session 19/20 these were set at £10 Registration Fee. Academic dress and official photography (optional) for graduation ceremonies is hired and arranged respectively from an external suppliers.
Tuition fees are calculated based on where you are from and what you are studying. Some courses also involve additional costs, such as mandatory field trips, equipment or studying abroad.
Find out how much it will cost you to study at UWS as an undergraduate student.
Scottish students studying at undergraduate level at UWS are entitled to various funds and support towards tuition fees and living costs.
English, Welsh and Northern Irish students studying at undergraduate level at UWS are entitled to various funds and support towards tuition fees and living costs.
EU students studying at undergraduate level of UWS may be eligible for SAAS funding, as well as support to meet the costs of childcare and various sources of additional funding.
There are several scholarship and incentive schemes available to international students studying at undergraduate level at UWS, as well as support to meet the costs of childcare and various sources of additional funding.
UWS administer a range of discretionary and childcare funds. These are designed to support students who are experiencing financial difficulty or struggling to meet the costs of childcare.
Becoming a student can have an impact on your entitlement to certain benefits. It may mean you are no longer eligible to claim a benefit you have been receiving, or your new income from student funding may affect the amount you are able to receive.
If there isn’t a statutory source of funding for you or your course, or you are in need of additional financial support, you may wish to consider more alternative sources of funding such as trust funds and scholarships.
At UWS, we believe financial restrictions should never be a barrier to your education.
The WEST (Widening Education and Supporting Talent) Scholarship Programme aims to remove the financial barriers that stop talented students from progressing throughout their degree to graduation.
Choosing to become a student can have a big impact on your budget and you may need to reassess your spending to account for a reduced income. We’ve put together some guidance to help you manage your money and make the right financial choices for you and your family.
All UK, EU and International (non-EU/non-EEA) applicants for this programme should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
The on-time application deadline for 2023/24 entry is 25 January 2023, 18:00 (UK time). For some courses it may still be possible to apply beyond this period, subject to suitable vacancies remaining. The final deadline for late applications via UCAS is 30 June 2023, 18:00 (UK time). Beyond this deadline, you may be able to apply via ‘UCAS Clearing’ if the course you are interested in has remaining places.
UCAS codes for Nursing & Midwifery bachelor's:
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide to find more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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