Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) (BMid)
UCAS Code: B720 BMidPlaces are much sought after on this popular degree programme. Students are invariably attracted to the diverse and rewarding career opportunities that are opened up to those with a midwifery qualification. This degree programme is three years full-time and is designed for applicants with no prior experience in the field of midwifery. It provides a carefully integrated combination of theoretical study and practical experience. Learning by observation and supervised practice within the clinical setting will be underpinned by theoretical study.
The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice integrating these in a modular structure throughout the three years. All modules are compulsory and credit rated. Successful completion of each module allows for accumulation of credits leading to the award of degree and entry onto the Professional Register.
The programme seeks to recognise the changing nature of midwifery care and practice and acknowledges the need for flexibility and innovation in ensuring appropriate student experiences. The application of biological, behavioural and social sciences to midwifery theory and practice facilitates the development of knowledge and skills necessary to provide non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory care and service in a variety of health care contexts, that is respectful of difference and diversity.
Year One
During Year One, you will be introduced to the academic knowledge and practice of midwifery. This will provide a foundation on which the practice of midwifery will be developed. The emphasis will be on normal midwifery, as childbirth is a normal physiological life event for the majority of healthy women. As a novice to midwifery you will be exposed to and socialised into the theory and practice of normal midwifery and related key skills by the provision of relevant knowledge and clinical experience.
You will study the following modules:
- Professional Practice in a Midwifery Context (fifteen weeks)
- Midwifery and Health in Society (fifteen weeks)
- Midwifery Practice for Childbirth (fifteen weeks)
Year Two
In Year Two, the knowledge and experience you have gained in Year One will be developed. The emphasis will be on identification and internalisation and you will adapt and develop existing knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, effective care for women during normal and complicated pregnancy and childbirth. Midwifery clinical placements will reflect this and you will have additional short placements in an Accident and Emergency department and a gynaecological ward.
You will study the following modules:
- Developing Midwifery Practice for Pregnancy and Birth (fifteen weeks)
- Developing Integrated Midwifery Practice (fifteen weeks)
- Developing Midwifery Practice for Holistic Care of Mother and Baby (fifteen weeks)
Year Three
During this year, you will develop and draw together the knowledge and experience gained in Years One and Two. The emphasis will progress to internalisation and dissemination levels. Existing knowledge, skills and attitudes will be adapted and developed to enable the provision of safe, effective care for women and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the puerperium. Clinical placements will reflect this and there will be a period of supervised practice when you will be expected to manage a midwifery caseload.
You will study the following modules:
- Preparation for Autonomous Midwifery Practice (fifteen weeks)
- Quality Intrapartum Midwifery Practice (fifteen weeks)
- Supervised Midwifery Caseload Management (fifteen weeks)
See this course on the University's Coursefinder website.