BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery

• A new curriculum will commence in September 2013 for BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery

• Eligibility to apply for Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

EXCITING NEWS

COURSE STRUCTURE• Highly integrated and focused programme• Course completed over 156 weeks in 3 years with 7

weeks annual leave per year• 45 programmed weeks each year• The course will be delivered using both clinical and

theoretical elements with a 55/45 weighting respectively

• Some shared learning will take place in multi-professional groups at appropriate points in the programme

COURSE AIMS• Safe, competent, confident,

compassionate practitioners• Accountable and autonomous• Life long learning skills• Evidenced based/Research ethos• Non-judgemental and anti-

discriminatory• A family centred approach

PRACTICE/CLINICAL PLACEMENTS

• Placements take place throughout the South West, therefore you will be required to travel to and from placements

• Practice takes place under the direct or indirect supervision of a sign off mentor

• Some placements will be in non-Midwifery areas• DH bursaries, include travel and accommodation for

placements

You will be required to travel for your practice placements, developing a broader practice experience

All theory will be delivered in Plymouth or via blended learning

• The pattern of the programme will reflect a block structure, with students either in practice or theory/ annual leave

• The first full practice block will commence before Christmas, with an observation day prior to this

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

WHAT IS UNIQUE AT PLYMOUTH?

• Third year students will undertake the theoretical component of the Mentorship course

• You will also complete the theoretical component of the Neonatal examination course

• This will enhance your employability

WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING ON THE COURSE?• Placements• Travel• The reality of being on

the course• Assessments• Accommodation• Money• Jobs

OUR EXPECTATIONS

• Professional behaviour

• The internet and social networking sites

• Professional body expectations

• University expectations

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Good academic profile• A clear knowledge of

the profession.• Transferable skills and

work related experience

• Maturity• A willingness to learn• The X factor

High quality education for high quality care

SELECTION DAY

• Full day process• Discussions about Midwifery as a profession and

course requirements• Morning selection process involving numeracy and

written elements• One to one interview in the afternoon

RECOMMENDED STUDY SKILLSEntry is competitive• Students are advised to be positive about study

skills as it will enable you to study more effectively. • Addressing the following skills is particularly good

preparation:• Numeracy: Including fractions & decimals• Literacy: Including scan reading, academic writing, spelling

and grammar• IT skills: Word processing, e-mail and the use of the internet

including information retrieval

AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW

• Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check

• Occupational Health screening

BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery

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