Course summary
Be at the forefront of new life as you learn the fundamentals to becoming a dynamic, compassionate and competent midwife.
Our Midwifery course is balanced between theory and practice placement experience. Fifty per cent is theory based, and in our state-of-the-art simulation suite, we utilise high-fidelity, computer- assisted simulation mannequins to facilitate universal, additional care and emergency scenarios. This offers simulated reality and learning in a safe environment.
The other half of the course is based in practice, where you will be exposed to the realism of midwifery practice-based care, in which you will endeavour to reach your potential to become the best midwife you can be. You will be fully supported during practice placements by midwives who are either practice supervisors or assessors, and your university academic assessor.
As a future midwife, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) expect you to provide high-quality, safe, evidenced-based care for women and their families. After completing this course, you will be able to register as a midwife on the NMC professional register.
Many of our graduates now work as advanced midwife practitioners and ward managers, or have roles in specialised areas.
Nursing and midwifery courses require clinical placements and strict safeguarding, so students must be at least 18 at the course start to meet professional standards and fully take part in all required activities.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
Our course and modules are designed to support active learning using authentic assessments that mirror real life and reflect complex situations within practice. This will strengthen your knowledge and understanding and provides cohesive links between the modules across each of the years and facilitates progression. In line with principles of inclusivity and student-centred approaches, assessments are varied across the three years of the course. Summative assessments consist of:
Care Plans
Reflections
Essays
Podcast
Poster Presentations
Infographics
Portfolio
Narrative Literature Review
Written Exam / Online Exam
Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement [MORA].
Formative assessment is an important feature of the Midwifery course having a fundamental role in your learning journey, achievement and progression. All assessment meets the criteria set out by the NMC.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
