Program Overview

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Midwifery (Degree Apprenticeship)

Begin an exciting new journey on a midwifery degree and gain professional accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

As a midwife, you will provide vital care and support to women during their pregnancies, childbirth, and postnatal periods. Working alongside other health professionals, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring the health of both mother and baby
• Helping with the birth
• Looking out for any complications.

This midwifery Degree Apprenticeship will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to practise successfully as a registered midwife. You will study on campus in our state-of-the-art simulation labs and gain practice-based learning and hands-on experience with your employer.

Accredited by the NMC, this programme enables you to earn while you learn. You will gain relevant industry experience alongside professional registration and certification.

This programme is based on the Nursing and Midwifery Standards (NMC 2019). It is Level 6 and mapped to the apprenticeship standard ST0948.

School

Health Sciences

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Duration

3 - 4 years part-time

Start month

September; January

Fees information

The course fees are shared between government and employers.

What you should know about this course

• Apprenticeships are offered by many NHS Trusts across London and the South East.
• You will need to apply through your employer as they will be funding your apprenticeship.
• Recruitment is undertaken by the NHS Trusts and not the university.
• When you complete the course and end point assessment, you will be eligible to register with the NMC.

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

What you will study

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (30 credits)
• Introducing Universal Care for Women, Newborn Infants and Families (30 credits)
• Introducing Complex Care for Women, Newborn Infants and Families (30 credits)
• Academic Skills Development - Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Science (30 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Pathophysiology: Illness and its impact upon individuals (15 credits)
• Enhancing Universal Care for Women, Newborn Infants and Families (30 credits)
• NIPE (15 credits)
• Enhancing Complex Care for Women, Newborn Infants and Families (30 credits)
• Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (30 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Leading Universal Care for Women, Newborn Infants and Families (30 credits)
• Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice (30 credits)

Year 4

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Preparation for Professional Practice (30 credits)
• Leading Complex Care for Women, Newborn Infants and Families (30 credits)

How you will learn

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

• Lectures are usually attended by larger groups and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups.
• Workshop and lab sessions enable you to work in smaller groups of learners.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

Applicants will need:

• Mathematics and English GCSE grade A-C/9-4 or recognised equivalents
• Transferable skills and readiness to study at the undergraduate level
• Two years of employment in a relevant health or social care setting

Tuition fees

The course fees are shared between government and employers.

Other costs

This programme can be funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. Apprentices are not required to pay for their teaching and learning.

About Greenwich

The University of Greenwich is a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England.