Access to Midwifery

• About the Course

  The Level 3 Access to Midwifery course is a nationally recognised qualification regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) which is designed to provide preparation for study in higher education (HE) in the UK for adults returning to education. This course is a one-year courses designed for mature students (aged 19+) who want to gain the skills and knowledge required for university-level study to pursue a career in Midwifery. The course provides a balance of essential study skills with specialist subject knowledge to enable students to be prepared for the academic and practical rigours of undergraduate study in Midwifery. The course is taught by experienced tutors who are understanding of the needs of people returning to study after a long break.

  What you will study:

  Human Biology

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Cells
  • Disease and immunity
  • The Reproductive system

  Health Studies

  • The National Health Service
  • The role of the Health or social care Professional
  • Communication Skills in a Professional Setting
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Health Promotion and Health Education
  • Extended Project Sociology
  • Sociology of health

  Study Skills (which are incorporated in units above)

  • Reading and comprehension of scientific writing
  • Arithmetic Skills for Health studies Human Biology
  • Preparation for HE
  • Examination skills
  • Report Writing

  To pass the Diploma you must achieve 60 credits.

• Additional Costs

  Additional Fees

  If you are aged 19-24 years and this is your first level 3 course, you may be eligible for free tuition. This course is also part of the free courses for jobs, so you may be eligible for free tuition subject to terms and conditions. If you are 24 years or older and not eligible 'under the free courses for jobs' you will need to apply for an Advanced learner loan. You may not need to repay this loan if you progress to complete your university degree.

• Entry Requirements

  Universities require learners to have GCSEs grade 9-4/ (A*-C) in English and Maths to progress onto a Degree in Midwifery. Therefore, to join this Access to Midwifery course, students must already have their GCSE English and Maths (at grades A*-C / grades 9-4). You may be able to complete this course whilst sitting your GCSE Maths. If you need to achieve your GCSE Maths, you will be required to undertake an initial assessment to assess your suitability to sit this. If successful, you will be enrolled onto the Maths course when you are enrolled onto the Access course, and you will study this GCSE as you also study for your Access course A condition of enrolment onto this Access course is your competence to sit the missing GCSE Maths. Therefore, you will not be enrolled onto the access until we have the outcome of your initial assessment.

• Progression

  On successful completion of this course, progression is a Degree in Midwifery.

• Assessment Method

  The assessment methods will included cases studies, oral presentations, Question and answer (written and oral), written essays/reports, coursework projects, controlled assessment under timed condition and tests/exams.

  Your development and progress on the course will be assessed on a regular basis both informally and formally. You will receive regular feedback from your tutors about your progress.

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