BSc (Hons) - Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship

Year one

In this year we build foundational knowledge and skills for midwifery care.

• Midwifery Practice 1
  Develop fundamental midwifery skills, professionalism and knowledge. This module incorporates clinical placement learning.
• The Midwife as Scholar 1
  Gain an understanding of the academic skills required to support evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• The Midwife as Professional 1
  Develop professional knowledge in relation to legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks, and to understand effective communication and wellbeing strategies.
• Universal Care 1
  Explore principles of universal care for all the birthing parent, newborns and families, and the underpinning anatomy and physiology related to the childbearing continuum.
• Additional Care 1
  Develop an understanding of pre-existing physical and mental health conditions and situations experienced by the birthing parent, and conditions and complications arising in pregnancy, childbirth and the post-partum period.

Year two

In the second year, we apply and build on knowledge and skills acquired in year one.

• Midwifery Practice 2
  Building on, and applying, midwifery skills, knowledge and professionalism.
• The Midwife as Scholar 2
  Analyse a variety of research and relate it to midwifery practice, to provide evidence-based care for birthing parents, newborns and their families.
• The Midwife as Professional 2
  Focusing on midwifery knowledge and skills in advocacy, leadership, accountability and collaboration, working towards autonomous professional.
• Universal Care 2
  Apply knowledge in relation to the principles of universal care for all birthing parents, newborns and families.
• Additional Care 2
  Develop and analyse skills and knowledge required to manage childbirth emergencies, including situational awareness and advanced communication.

Year three

This year includes a dissertation module, consolidating on the knowledge and skills through previous years and modules and working towards autonomous midwifery practice.

• Midwifery Practice 3
  Mandatory core skills training for year three, including basic life support, personal safety, and manual handling.
• The Midwife as Scholar 3 - Dissertation
  This is a research proposal and indicative content includes learning on literature reviews, research design, methodology, rigour in research, evaluation and dissemination of results. Students are supported by a dissertation supervisor and can choose their own topic in relation to midwifery practice.
• Physical Assessment and Management of the Newborn
  Explore the effects of pregnancy complications on fetal development and newborn well-being.