For general undergraduate The Enquiry Centre enquiries contact: t: +44 (0)115 951 5559 Midwifery w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/enquire w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/faqs Undergraduate study 2016 www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery Midwifery Midwifery www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery Contents Welcome to the Division of Midwifery 3 Welcome Our highly regarded Division of Midwifery is part We look forward to welcoming you to The University of the School of Health Sciences. We have an of Nottingham and the start of an incredible career. 4 Why study midwifery at Nottingham? outstanding reputation for teaching and research 5 Degree courses excellence. In the latest Research Excellence Kim Russell Framework our nursing and midwifery research Head of the Division of Midwifery 8 Student profile was ranked 8th for impact. School of Health Sciences 10 How will I study? We aim to make a valuable contribution to 12 How will I be assessed? improving healthcare for women of childbearing UoNHealthSciences 14 Career and employment prospects age and their families. We do this by collaborating locally, nationally and internationally on the very 16 Graduate profile best teaching methods, research projects and @UoN_SHS 18 Your student experience woman-centred care. Within the University, academics and students from all aspects of Don’t forget to watch our videos to hear from 22 Applying for a place healthcare work together, sharing experience staff and students in the Faculty of Medicine and and expertise. 24 Frequently asked questions Health Sciences: www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/watch-mhsfaculty 26 Visiting and contacting us Our research incorporates all spheres of midwifery practice including care in labour, Front cover image: breastfeeding, and health promotion. This A student midwife on the ward with a mother, father and their newborn baby. important work informs our teaching and practice, ensuring midwifery education is based on the very latest research findings. We provide a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, enabling student midwives and those already qualified to further develop their skills and knowledge. The Portland Building is the hub of student activity, home to the Students’ Union and multiple cafes. 2 3 Midwifery Midwifery www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery Why study midwifery at Degree courses Nottingham? Our innovative courses are informed by the As a university, we have an impressive worldwide Degree title UCAS Duration A levels IB Places* latest research and delivered by high-quality reputation for academic excellence. Not only are teaching staff. we part of the Russell Group of 24 leading UK code universities, but we are also placed in the top 1% Single honours Midwifery is a profession that requires students of universities internationally, according to the QS to develop the academic abilities, clinical skills World University Rankings. BSc (Hons) Midwifery B723 3 years ABB 32 72 and personal qualities to take responsibility for the overall care of women in pregnancy, their babies Key facts and their family in a variety of settings. • Nottingham is consistently in the top 10 for nursing and midwifery in university league Our dynamic BSc (Hons) Midwifery course is a Our course is recognised by the Nursing and Midwives can work in the community, in birth tables, including The Guardian University Guide pathway to becoming a registered midwife. The Midwifery Council (NMC). centres, in hospitals or independently. Their role 2016 and The Times and Sunday Times Good three-year course has been carefully designed goes much further than delivering babies; they University Guide 2015. and shaped to provide students with all that they * The number of places for 2016 are based on numbers for 2015 entry and may be subject to change. are also involved in antenatal and postnatal care, • Teaching is enhanced by expertise in need to develop a successful career in midwifery. in counselling, in offering support and education, different healthcare subjects and there is and in helping to prepare for parenthood. interprofessional learning with medical and healthcare students. Highly-skilled graduates • Our teachers have international reputations We are renowned for producing graduates and are involved in research, presenting at who are highly skilled and much sought after. international conferences, committees, and Our employment record is one of the best in contributing to midwifery textbooks the country, with The University of Nottingham and journals. consistently named as one of the most targeted • Our teachers have won national awards from universities by Britain’s leading graduate the Royal College of Midwives and University of employers*. Our approach to blending practical Nottingham Lord Dearing awards for excellence experience with sound academic knowledge in teaching and learning. “Transformative learning experiences are makes our midwifery graduates very attractive to • Our system of student caseholding enables employers locally, nationally and internationally. experience of continuity of midwifery care what we all aspire to.” throughout pregnancy, birth and the Kim Russell, In addition to their studies, students are postpartum period. Head of Midwifery Education encouraged to build a broad range of outside • We are placed 6th in the UK for Clinical interests – an important part of becoming a Medicine and Pharmacy according to Academic well-rounded individual. We are proud to have Ranking of World Universities 2014. one of the most active students’ unions at any UK university, with over 250 societies and * The Graduate Market in 2013, 2014 and 2015, High sports clubs where you can have fun, gain new Fliers Research. skills and meet like-minded people. Students can also participate in the Nottingham Nurses and Midwives Association (NUMID), aiding interprofessional collaboration. 4 5 Midwifery Midwifery www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery Bachelor of Midwifery BSc (Hons) Why choose this course? • Normal Childbirth (30 credits) Year three Access to HE Diploma This three-year degree course has been • The Novice Student Midwife in Practice This comprises 45 programmed weeks’ theory • Pass the Access to Nursing and Midwifery with designed for those who wish to become a (40 credits) and practice and 7 weeks’ annual leave. Modules 45 credits at level three of which 30 must be registered midwife, in addition to completing are studied at level three and comprise: at Distinction and the remaining 15 at Merit or the requirements for an honours degree. Our During the first year you will be introduced to above. The Diploma must include 24 credits at midwifery course is based on a philosophy of the role and responsibilities of the midwife. You • The Politics of Maternity Care (30 credits) level three in biology (preferably human biology) midwives working closely with mothers to will begin to learn the psychomotor skills needed • Research Evidence for High Quality Midwifery all achieved at Distinction. Plus GCSE English identify the individual needs of each mother, to assess the needs of mother and child, and Practice (30 credits) and maths at grade C or above. We no longer baby and family. begin to analyse and discuss the use of theory in • The Professional Midwife in Contemporary accept level two equivalencies for GCSE practice. The focus is on the promotion of normal Society (20 credits) English and maths. What will I learn? childbirth and the midwives professional role and • The Competent Student Midwife in Practice Approximately 50% of the midwifery course is responsibilities. The modules provide a foundation (40 credits) BTEC Extended Diploma in Health Studies practice-based, giving you the opportunity to for developing the professional attributes, • Minimum of DDM including a science subject, observe and participate in midwifery, nursing emotional intelligence and insight into compassion Modules studied reflect the midwife’s role as a with GCSE A-C grades in English and maths. and healthcare within a whole range of settings. and empathetic care. practitioner of normal childbirth and her role in An AS level with a B in biology, physics or You will work alongside mentors in wards, caring for women with complex health and social chemistry can compensate for a lack of departments, clinics and women’s own homes, Year two needs. Modules on the politics of maternity care science modules. developing your skills, competence This comprises 45 programmed weeks of theory and the professional midwife in contemporary and confidence. and practice and seven weeks’ annual leave. society aim to examine the midwife’s role in We also encourage mature applicants who have During teaching period two, modules are studied relation to socio-political as well as national and experience and qualifications equivalent to those listed above. Please get in touch if you have any How is the course structured? at level two and comprise: international contexts. The research proposal will enhance your analytical and research skills. You queries, using the contact details below. The three-year full time programme is arranged will also begin to develop the skills needed for over three years in a modular structure, with • Perinatal Mental Health and the Role of the effective management and leadership and will be all modules being compulsory. Christmas and Midwife (20 credits) How can I apply? given further opportunities to develop teaching summer holidays have been arranged to coincide • Complex Childbirth