MIDWIFERY (The Guardian University Guide 2022) IN THE UK 9 TH
MIDWIFERY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Our Midwifery degree will help you to develop the clinical and interpersonal expertise to ensure a woman’s physical and emotional wellbeing during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. It combines academic work with practical placements across South West Wales, working with midwives in community based teams, midwifery-led birth centres and hospital maternity units.
NOTUITIONFEES: UKstudents**
Apply for an enhanced support package through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme. (**conditions apply)
As a midwifery student, around half of your course will be spent on clinical work placements, which will give you the practical skills you need to begin your career as a midwife. Many of our academic staff are registered midwives and active in practice and research, providing professional insight and practical expertise. Our excellent facilities include a realistic clinical suite, so you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice. You can also gain experience in antenatal education, postnatal and breastfeeding support by taking part in activities offered through our on-site Health and Wellbeing Academy. When applying for this course, you should show that you understand the role of the midwife and demonstrate your knowledge of some of the issues in current midwifery practice. Your application should explain why you think you'd be a good midwife and show your commitment to midwifery as your future career. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Beyond Birth: The Transition to Parenthood • Building the Foundations for My Midwifery Practice
• Pregnancy and the Professional Midwife • The Journey to Birth Year 2 • Additional Care for Women with Complex Needs
swansea.ac.uk/student-loans-and-grants/ nhs-funding/ Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available Contextual Offers available
• Developing Midwifery Practice • Parenting and Neonatal Care: Supporting Additional Needs Year 3 • Becoming a Midwife – the Final Push • Consolidating My Midwifery Practice • The Third Stage: Managing Clinical Complications and Becoming a Colleague and Scholar
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
BMid Single Honours ▲ Midwifery
▲ 3 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
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FUTURE CAREERS: Currently the NHS starting salary for midwives is £25,654 (Band 5). Typical career earnings go up to £45,838.
Accreditations include:
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