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Entry to Midwifery

Jenny Bailey

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Pre Registration Midwifery Education

Bachelor of Midwifery BMid (Hons)

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Entry Requirements

• Minimum of 3 A level grades BBB including a hard science* (excludes general studies).* biology, physics or chemistry.

Or • Minimum of 3 A level grades at BBB (excludes general studies) PLUS AS level

grade B(or above) in a hard science subject* biology, physics or chemistry.Plus• GCSE Grades A-C (8 passes preferred). English, Mathematics and a Science

subject must be included. Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number or Adult Numeracy can compensate for GCSE Mathematics.

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Entry Requirements

• Access to Higher Education Certificate which must be at distinction and merit levels

• 12 credits at Level 2 or above in English (preferably approved GCSE equivalent)

• 12 credits at Level 2 or above in Mathematics (preferably from units approved as having GCSE equivalence)

• 24 credits at Level 3 in Biology (preferably Human Biology)

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Entry Requirements

• It is preferable that the Access Certificate also includes distinction and merit credits for:

• 6 credits in Psychology at Level 3 plus

• 6 credits in Sociology at Level 3 or 12 credits in Social and/or Health Studies at Level 3

• Plus 3 credits at Level 2 in Mathematics in a Nursing Context

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Entry Requirements

• 14-19 Advanced Diploma in a relevant subject achieved at a grade A or above• Plus 1 AS at B grade minimum in a hard science * biology, physics or chemistry.

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• English and Mathematics at Higher Diploma level or equivalent will also be considered. i.e. GCSE A-C grade or Key Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.

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Entry Requirements

• Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma with overall award DDM, preferably in a Science subject, with GCSE A-C grades in English, a Science and Mathematics (or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number or Adult Numeracy). 1 AS level Science* grade B minimum can compensate for lack of science modules. *biology, physics or chemistry.

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Entry Requirements

• CACHE Diploma, overall award at grade B, plus 1 AS level in a Science* at B grade minimum, and GCSEs at C grade or above which must include English, Mathematics and a Science*. Level 2 in literacy and numeracy can compensate for GCSE English and Mathematics.

• * Biology, Physics or Chemistry

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English Language Requirements

Your application will not be considered until you have achieved the IELTS academic module with the following scores:

At least 7.0 in the listening and reading sectionsAt least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sectionsAn overall score of 7 (out of a possible 9).The NMC will not accept applicants who score lower than this standard.

Declaration of qualifications

• You must ensure you correctly declare all qualifications and grades on your UCAS form (including all fail grades). These must match up with all original certificates.

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Themes of the Programme

• Midwifery Practice including caseholding

• Professional, Legal & Ethical Studies

• Biological Sciences

• Sociology & Psychology

• Communications Skills

• Health Studies

• Research/ Evidence based practice/ Dissertation in 3rdyear

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Taught Sessions:

• Timetables generally run Monday to Friday

9.30-4-00. Block weeks of taught sessions

are planned during each year of the

programme

• Blended learning approach including

lectures, seminars, group work, case

conferences, IPL, clinical skills, virtual

learning, directed and self directed study.

• All teaching from Sept 2013 will be at the

Nottingham campus with occasional

teaching at Grantham.

Support for IT skills

• We support students to develop I.T. Skills

• Moodle

• Reusable Learning Objects

• Computer aided Learning packages

• Podcasts

• Virtual learning

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Assessments

A variety of assessments are used:• Exams • OSCEs• Written assignments• Presentations• Clinical practice assessment• Online assessments• Dissertation in final year

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Varied Learning Environments

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Clinical Placements

• Community

• Hospital

• Neonatal unit

• Non-midwifery

Practice learning sites

• Boston

• Chesterfield

• Derby

• Lincoln

• Mansfield

• Nottingham

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Additional Clinical Placement Opportunities

• ERASMUS student exchange scheme-12 week placement in EU country-currently in Belgium and Malta

• Elective placement- maximum 3 week placement in a clinical area of student’s choice (funded and arranged by student).

Either of these can be undertaken end of 2nd beginning of 3rd year of course.

Practice “Clinical Hours”

• On practice placements, students will be allocated mentors

• It is necessary to work a similar pattern to your mentor (37.5hr week)

• This will include evening, weekends, night duty and some public holidays

• Students may be on call for caseholding

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New Student Guidance

NMC (2010) Guidance on Professional Conduct for Nursing and Midwifery Students. London, NMC

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Practical Issues

• Money

• Being away from home

• Holidays- some flexibility built into curriculum

• Accommodation -students requiring accommodation will be based at the Nottingham campus. Students will then be assisted in obtaining accommodation at the centre at which they are allocated to for their practice learning (e.g. Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Boston and Lincoln).

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Practical Issues cont

• Travel- it is expected that students will either travel to their placements or arrange accommodation at these centres for practice learning placements.All theoretical sessions from Sept 2013 will take place at the Nottingham campus. Students are expected to travel to the Nottingham site for taught content or take up accommodation during these periods.

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Support for You

• Personal teacher

• Academic study support

• Disability liaison officer

• Counselling services

• Students’ union

• NAMA

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Midwifery Taster Course: Criteria Time: Six and half days

• 1½ days theoretical• 4 days observational clinical practice• 1 day self directed

Age: Sixth formers and over (over 18 for Mansfield)Access: Open to anyone interested in MidwiferyVenue: Nottingham for theory sessions and Derby,

Chesterfield, Lincoln, Mansfield, and Nottingham for practice placements

• For further information, please contact-Midwifery Secretary, Academic Division of Midwifery,

Level 3, Rehab block, Training Centre, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Rd, Derby DE22 3NE

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Essential skills for the programme

• Note taking skills• Listening skills• IT skills including use of Internet• Time management• Flexible approach to learning

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How to get an Interview

• 12 applications for each place! Remember you are applying to become a member of the midwifery profession

• Why should we take the time to interview you?• Consider your personal statement• Supporting reference should refer to midwifery• Consider what do midwives do? • What skills, knowledge and attitudes do you have

that will make you a good student and a good midwife?

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Research and prepare

• http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery/courses/prereg/index.php

• http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery/Becoming-a-Midwife/index.aspx

• http://www.nmc-review.org/latest/how-to-become-a-midwife/

• http://www.facebook.com/nmcuk• http://twitter.com/nmcnews

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Qualifications on Completion

• Registered Midwife (NMC)

• Honours Degree in Midwifery (University of Nottingham)

• e.g. J. Smith R.M. BMid (Hons.)

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Salary Scales for Midwives• Newly Qualified

£21,176 – £27,534• With further skill development (6-24 months)

£25,472 - £34,189• Senior Midwife

£30,460 – £40,157• Modern Matron

£38,851 – 46,621• Consultant Midwife

£45,254 - £97,478

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Questions?