Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) - 80 Week Full-time Course

The School of Healthcare Sciences has, from time to time, offered an eighteen month (80 weeks) course of study leading to a Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) degree from Bangor University and registration as a midwife with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This course is for nurses with current registration the adult part of the Nursing and Midwifery council Register with a diploma in a health related subject - please see the entry criteria below.
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We are hoping that the course will run on an ad hoc basis commencing at the same time as the long course, practice placements are offered in a variety of areas across the Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board (BCUHB).

At this time we are unable to confirm a date for commencement of the course however it will not be commencing this year (2012)

Please check this webpage regularly for further information.

When we are able to confirm course commencement we will offer an open day specifically for the short course – that information will be available on this site.

Course Structure

When the course runs it will be alongside, sharing learning with, the current long course.

How will I learn?

There will be a combination of theory, simulation and practice placement based learning opportunities, with all summative assessments being compulsory. The course is full time and students are expected to follow the duty rota of the mentor whilst on practice placement. Study will involve substantial self directed study based on enquiry based learning.

Assessment is continuous throughout the course and will include assignments, presentations, examination, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE ) and portfolio development with an emphasis on the development of professional attitude, behaviour, practical skills and competence.

There will be opportunity to gain practice experience in maternity units offering care to pregnant women and their families with a variety of placements during the course in various settings within the BCUHB area. Placements are organised as close as possible the students’ home address, however some travel to placements will be necessary which will be self funded.

Practice experience begins by observing professionals at work and in order to develop necessary skills and competence students are expected to participate, under supervision, in the delivery of midwifery care from very early on in the course. This will involve working with midwifery teams in the hospital and community to provide continuity of care, following the same shift patterns as midwife mentors including working weekends and night duty.

The course involves a variety of course work assignments, this is supported by a personal tutor, who is also a registered midwife, and mentor supervision whilst on placements from practising midwives. There will also be access to a Supervisor of Midwives for professional advice and support.

Entry Requirements

Current registration as a nurse level 1 (adult) on the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) Professional Register, with a Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent in a relevant subject equivalent to a minimum 120 credits at diploma level.

All candidates have had to practice nursing for six months prior to commencing the course.

Candidates with entry qualifications older than 5 years will be required to demonstrate evidence of recent assessed study at an appropriate level.

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a selection day which will include group work, written and numeracy tests.

Selection Procedure via

A completed UCAS application form only, please note there are no other application forms
Apply for course code B712 via UCAS.ac.uk
Please provide an education reference from the most recent assessed course attended on the UCAS form

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a selection day alongside long course students which will include literacy and numeracy assessment and group interviews.

Following the selection day offers to candidates will be conditional on:

Occupational Health Screening
Enhanced CRB screening
A character reference as per All Wales criteria

The course is full time and requires:

Full attendance at all lectures, seminars, group work, tutorials etc
Full attendance on placements (which include shift, night duty and weekend work)
Applicants should note that they will be required to travel at their own cost to the study centres and placements, which may be some distance from their homes

Pleases note:

Students are allocated annual leave and statutory days for the duration of the course
Currently a stipend equivalent to no higher than mid point on Band 5 is available for the duration of the course
Candidates who are offered a place on the course will either resign from their current post or arrange their own secondment prior to commencing the course
We do not offer secondments
We do not guarantee a post on successful completion of the course
Students on the course are provided with an education contract with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board however if they are discontinued from the course the contract is also terminated.
The education contract is also terminated on course completion

If you require further information email the course director : liz.smart@bangor.ac.uk