Transcript BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery

BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration
Midwifery
Plymouth University
A new curriculum will commence in
September 2013
for the
BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery
Eligibility to apply for Registration as a midwife
with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
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
multiprofessional groups or with post-registration
midwives at appropriate points in the programme
Course Aims
• Safe, competent, confident practitioner
• Accountable and autonomous
• Life long learning skills
• Research ethos
• Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory
• EU requirements
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
• DoH bursaries, include travel and accommodation for
placements
Programme Pattern
The pattern of the programme will reflect a
block structure, with students either in
practice or theory/ annual leave.
It is anticipated that the first full practice block
will commence after Christmas, with some
introductory days prior to this.
You may be required to travel for your practice placements, developing a broader
practice experience
All theory will be delivered in Plymouth or via blended learning
Your Application
Totality of the application
• Academic qualifications including:
- Strong GCSE profile: five grades A-C (must include English,
Maths and Science)
- A Levels: 320 points (with at least 160 points from two A
levels); at least a B in a science subject at A-level
• Personal Statement
• References
Your Application
Non Standard Academic Qualifications
•BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in a Science or health
related subject
•Access to Higher Education, to include a distinction in
Maths, English and Science
•Evidence of academic study in the last five years is
required
UCAS Application
• Entry to the Midwifery course is very competitive
• Candidates are offered places on the basis of the
totality of their UCAS application and a selection day
• All applications go through a short listing process
• Selection days will comprise a numeracy test,
literacy test and, if successful, be followed by an
interview
• Personal statement
• Reference
Personal Statement
• Demonstrate an understanding of the
Midwifery profession
• Evidence of related work or other experience
• Demonstrate evidence of good communication
skills
• Ability to empathise with others
• Problem solving and use of initiative
• That ‘X-factor’ about you
Personal Statement
• Ability to study/work independently and in
groups
• Extra curricular/outside interests
• Willingness to learn
• Quality of written work
• Supportive reference
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 if
successful in the morning elements
Recommended Study Skills
Entry 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
If Offered a Place
• Commitment to the course
• Be sure before you start
• Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check
• Occupational Health screen
BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery
at
Plymouth University
Any Questions?
A copy of this presentation can be found on the
University website shortly after the open day at:
www.plymouth.ac.uk/opendays
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