BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Apprenticeship) at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

This curriculum has been co-produced with stakeholders who have experience relevant to the programme, such as employer partners, service users and the University. It embraces a learner-centred curriculum supporting the acquisition of knowledge, development of skills and demonstration of professional values and behaviours required to provide compassionate, safe, and sensitive midwifery care. You will cover the continuum of care, optimising physiological processes, supporting safe physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual situations, working to promote positive outcomes and to anticipate and prevent complications.

What you will study

Buckinghamshire New University’s blended learning model is designed to be flexible around the needs of apprentices and workload. This includes online, face-to-face and self-directed learning which learners have fed back providers greatest flexibility around work, caregiving and other life commitments. Modules include Level 4 modules, Introduction to Universal Care for Women, Newborns and Families, Becoming and Accountable, Autonomous, Professional Midwife, Fundamentals of the Midwife’s Role in Public Health, Introduction to the Additional Needs of Women, Newborns and families, Consolidating the Midwife’s Role in Universal Care for Women, Newborns and Families, Midwifery Practice 1, Level 5 modules, Promoting Inclusive Midwifery Care for Women, Newborns and Families, Developing the Midwife to Meet the Additional Needs of Newborns and Families, Systematic Examination of the Newborn, Midwifery Practice 2, Holistic Midwifery Care for Women, Newborns and Families, Developing the Midwife to Meet the Additional Needs of Women and Families.

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Entry requirements

Academic Qualifications: Evidence of study within the previous five years. Successful interview. A minimum of 112 – 136 UCAS points (minimum of two A levels grade C and above). The following level 3 qualifications can also be accepted if A- levels are not held: Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care. Access courses, (e.g., Midwifery, Nursing) with 30 level 3 credits at distinction, 12 at merit and 3 at pass. T Level, (e.g., Health, Midwifery, Nursing or science) minimum of a merit grade overall. A level 3 advanced apprenticeship qualification in a health Profession. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care, Science. Level 3 Maternity Support Worker qualification. Maths & English Requirements: For learners aged 19 and above: The requirement for Level 2 Maths and English is under review, pending confirmation from NMC and the programme academic team. For learners aged 18: Evidence of Level 2 Maths & English is required through GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications such as Functional Skills, Key Skills, or Level 2 Numeracy & Literacy. If this cannot be evidenced before the programme starts, it must be achieved within the first year. Initial Assessment: All candidates will undergo an initial assessment through BKSB and a proficiency evaluation in literacy and numeracy during the application process. Additional Requirements: A current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Occupational Health (OH) clearance, including exposure-prone procedures (EPP). A record of any previous fitness to practise concerns. Apprentices must be employed in a related role, have the right to live and work in the UK and meet government apprenticeship funding rules (including at least 3 years UK residence).

Domestic applicants: GBP 26,000 for the whole programme. Total apprenticeship cost, normally paid by the employer through the Apprenticeship Levy or Co-Investment Fund Source

Intake: Autumn

Duration: 36 months

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