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BSc (Hons) Midwifery Studies (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A degree apprenticeship for apprentice midwives employed by an NHS Trust, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Midwifery Studies. Apprentices spend a small proportion of contracted hours working for their NHS employer and the rest attending the course, learning from experienced midwives in a variety of healthcare settings.

Duration: 40 months full-time  |  Intake: 20 September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; apprenticeship  |  Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Biological Sciences for Midwifery, Introducing Universal Midwifery Care for all Women, Introducing Newborn and Family Health and Participating in Midwifery Care. Year 2 includes Challenges to Newborn and Family Health, Evidence Based Midwifery Practice and Supporting Women with Additional Care Needs. The final year includes Advocacy and Leadership in Midwifery Practice, Care and Systematic Assessment of the Newborn, a Midwifery Research Project and Proficiency in Midwifery Practice, plus an end-point assessment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BBC at A level including a Biological Science (Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, PE, Applied Science, Biomedical Science or Medical Science) or Social Science (Psychology, Sociology or Forensics), excluding General Studies, with the practical endorsement for science A levels; or 112 UCAS points from up to three Level 3 qualifications including such an A level at minimum grade B; or DMM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Medical Science or Biomedical Science; or Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above including at least 30 at Distinction and 18 credits in a relevant Biological or Social Science; or NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at grade B. Applicants must be employed as an Apprentice Midwife with employer support, demonstrate understanding of the profession, have completed 12 years of general education and hold GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). Satisfactory enhanced DBS is required. UCAS points are a frame of reference only; applications are not submitted through UCAS.

Intake: 20 September 2027

Duration: 40 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.hud.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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