BSc (Hons) Midwifery

The BSc (Hons) Midwifery course offered by Buckinghamshire New University provides students with the academic and practical skills needed to become competent and confident professional midwives. The course places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive learning environment that allows students to achieve their full potential. Course Content: The course offers a unique blend of theoretical learning and clinical practice, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of midwifery. It incorporates mandatory placements in a range of settings, including hospitals and the community. Students also have the opportunity to experience the journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood with the support of a mentor.Key Modules: The course is structured around several key modules. In the first year, students learn about the basic sciences, as well as professional issues in midwifery and evidence-based practice. In the second year, emphasis is placed on high-risk care, medical conditions in pregnancy, and complex issues surrounding childbirth. The final year focuses on midwifery leadership and management, research, and evidence for practice.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means that it meets their standards for pre-registration midwifery education. Successful completion of the course leads to a BSc (Hons) Midwifery and entry onto the NMC register, allowing graduates to practice as a midwife in the UK.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a career as a professional midwife who can provide safe, competent and respectful care. Graduates may choose to work in a variety of settings, including maternity units in hospitals, midwifery-led units, or in the community. They are also prepared for further study at postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [BSc (Hons) Midwifery] (https://www.bucks.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-midwifery).