Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Midwifery program at Liverpool John Moores University is a professionally accredited degree that includes extensive opportunities for supervised clinical practice in affiliated NHS Trusts within Merseyside and Cheshire. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become confident, competent, and skilled midwives.

Why Study This Course with LJMU?

• £5,000 per year NHS grant for students usually domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, plus an extra £2,000 for students with child dependents
• 95% of graduates entered employment or further study within 6 months of graduating (Unistats 2018)
• 50% work-based learning, 50% theory
• Examination of the Newborn (NIPE screening standards) fully embedded in the program
• UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Accreditation

About Your Course

The BSc (Hons) Midwifery program is a three-year full-time course that includes both theoretical and practical components. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of midwifery practice and the skills necessary to become a confident and competent midwife.

Course Modules

• Midwifery Skills and Practice Level 4 (20 credits)
• The Fetus and Newborn Infant (20 credits)
• Applied Sciences for Midwives (20 credits)
• The Childbirth Continuum (20 credits)
• Research and Study Skills (20 credits)
• Introduction to the Public Health Role of the Midwife (20 credits)
• Midwifery Skills and Practice Level 5 (20 credits)
• The Vulnerable Newborn Infant (20 credits)
• Complications in the Childbirth Continuum (20 credits)
• The Context of Midwifery Practice (20 credits)
• Research Supporting Midwifery Practice (20 credits)
• Public Health and the Vulnerable Family (20 credits)
• Enhanced Care of the Newborn (20 credits)
• The Law and Ethics (20 credits)
• Autonomous and Accountable Midwifery (20 credits)
• Applied Research Knowledge and Skills (20 credits)
• Complex Care in the Childbirth Continuum (20 credits)
• Midwifery Skills and Practice Level 6 (20 credits)

Professional Accreditation

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) works with partner organizations to set and maintain high standards of nursing and midwifery education across the UK. The Midwifery course at LJMU has been approved and is monitored by the NMC to make sure that the education and training on offer meets the NMC standards.

Your Learning Experience

Teaching Support Assessment

• Excellent facilities and learning resources
• Active blended learning approach
• Combination of face-to-face and online learning
• Support from personal tutors and academic staff

Career Paths

• Most graduates take up employment within the NHS and private sector
• Opportunities for career advancement in management, research, or education
• Possibility of working solely as a clinician or in a variety of settings

Tuition Fees and Funding

• Home: £9,535 per year
• International: £18,250 per year
• Scholarships and payment plans available for international students

Entry Requirements

• ABB-AAB (128-136) grades at A-level
• GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above
• Alternative qualifications accepted
• Interview required as part of the admissions process

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory Medical Clearance/Examination
• Satisfactory DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service - formerly CRB)