Midwifery

• Teaching and learning is linked with practice. Simulation weeks before placement blocks enable you to practice your skills and build confidence for placement

• You will have a variety of assessment options to demonstrate your learning and employability skills

• You will have opportunity to develop leadership, coaching, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Opportunities to participate in university-wide wellbeing activities and inter-professional learning

• A well-established infrastructure of academic and wellbeing support within the University

• You will study within an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment with passionate, supportive lecturers

The BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme aims to develop inclusive, compassionate midwives who can safely provide high quality midwifery care and are equipped with the skills to flourish within modern health care systems. Following successful completion of this course you will be eligible to register as a midwife with the NMC.

The course adopts a spiralling approach and will build upon your knowledge and understanding, professional skills, values, capabilities, and transferable skills as you progress through the course. Your time is split equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge during placements alongside experienced professionals.

The importance of developing strategies for self-care and emotional agility are important components threaded throughout the course and we are committed to providing a value driven, safe and supportive learning environment, equipping you with the foundations to thrive and innovate within modern healthcare systems.

Accreditation
The University of Winchester is an Approved Education Institution (AEI) by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of this 3‐year Midwifery programme you will be eligible to apply for admission as a Registered Midwife to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.