University of BrightonSchool of Nursing and Midwifery

Annie Rimmer – Admissions Tutor

BSc(Hons) Midwifery

School of Nursing and

Midwifery

Centre for Health Research

Paramedic PracticeMidwifery Nursing

School of Nursing and Midwifery

• From January 2014 the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing and Midwifery will merge into a new school

• The name is currently being decided through consultation with students and staff and will be announced in November 2013

• The merger will not impact on your course and will facilitate further inter-professional collaboration within the school

New school from January 2014

• Nursing• Midwifery• Paramedic

Practice• Physiotherapy• Podiatry• Occupational

Therapy

So why come to the University of Brighton?

Innovative and relevant

Exceptionalreputation for teaching clinical skills

Excellent links with local healthcare trusts and opportunities for international exchanges

Excellence in teaching and support

Our staff are leading researchers and teachers, at forefront of their professions. 

Dr Sally Boyle Deputy Head of the School, is the Lead Midwifefor Education.

Midwifery

100% Student satisfaction

95% satisfaction with quality of the course

Unistatswebsite(National Student Survey 2012)

The course is 50:50 Theory and Clinical Practice

Holidays : Christmas, spring and varied over summer/September

It is ‘full time’ in the very real sense!

Course structure

Year 1: Normal childbearing

Year 2: Complications in childbearing

Year 3: Normal childbearing and preparing you for your role as a Midwife

Course structure

Eastbournecampus:

Robert Dodd

QueenwoodLibrary

Theory and Practice

• Study blocks

• Blocks of weeks in clinical practice

• Combination of study/practice weeks

Practice

Practice is in one of three NHS Trusts with 4 Clinical base sites

Brighton & Haywards Heath

Hastings

Worthing

Worthing

Haywards Heath Crowborough

Theory and Practice

Wide range of assessments such as :• Written assignment

• Poster presentation, Seminar presentation

• Examination

• OSCE

Some Interprofessional learning takes place

Students are expected to be able to cover

24 hour/7 day/week cycle (i.e. Shift work)

Student works alongside a mentor (40%) in clinical practice

The Assessment of Practice is a continuous process

Variety of teaching methods are used throughout the course

It’s a great course but…

It’s a great Course and Ilove…

Just some of the opportunitiesfor Midwives

• Working in the NHS

• Working as a Consultant Midwife

• Further studies – Masters/Professional Doctorate/PhD

• Working in Research or Teaching

• UK Midwifery qualification is recognised worldwide

Entry requirements

• All applications are through UCAS Course code B720

• A Levels A/B/B to include at least 2 full A-Levels

• Science or Social Science is desirable - General Studies not accepted

• Range of other qualifications considered on an individual basis, for example• Access course approved for entry to midwifery

programme – 45 credits level 3, 15 credits level 2, 30 credits at Distinction

• BTEC Nat Dip in Health related subject - DDD

• Strong GCSE profile including Science, Maths and English at Grade C or above

Entry requirements

• A clear personal statement indicating ability and desire to become a midwife

• An academic reference that indicates potential to study at degree level

• Work based reference if applicable indicating good communication skills, caring qualities and a positive attitude

• Ability to meet travel requirements of the course

• Ability to work over 24 hour/7day cycle of care

Tips on applying – your personal statement should tell me:

• why you want to do a midwifery degree

• what it is about Midwifery that interest you

• what you know about the profession of Midwifery or the role of the Midwife

• what you like about the course

• what transferable skills you have that will help you manage the theory on the course and/or will help you manage the clinical practice part of the course

• what you have done to help you in your application

• that you have an understanding of childbearing in a wider context

Shortlisted applicants

• If called for the Selection Day applicants undertake a numeracy test, literacy test and Interview

• Midwives from one of the 3 Trusts and our 3rd year Student Ambassadors are involved with Midwifery Lecturers in the selection process

• Applicants must pass each element of selection process – no second attempt offered

• Following Interview any offer of a place is subject to successful Occupational Health clearance and a satisfactory CRB check

What do you get for all your hard work?

BSc(Hons) Degree &

Registered Midwife

Any questions?