Faculty of HealthSchool of Nursing and Midwifery

Midwifery Course Presentation

Academic Year 2009-2010

Courses Available

BSc Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery (84 weeks)

BSc/Dip HE Nursing (Adult Health, Mental Health, Children’s, Learning Disabilities)

Dip HE Operating Department Practice

Foundation Degree Paramedic Science* *Under Development

Main Features of our Curricula

3 year Degree in Midwifery

50% Theory 50% Practice

Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery

40% Theory 60% Practice

Development of Skills & Competency

Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) approach

Inter-Professional Learning

Course Qualities and Skills

Interested in people and their health

Potential to develop competency in clinical skills

Effective communication skills

The ability to work independently & in a team

The ability to work under pressure

A professional attitude

Challenges

Prioritising – academic work/patient care

Shift work – 24 hour care

Self-discipline to organise work

Stressful

Responsibility and accountability

Physically and mentally demanding

Rewards

Job Satisfaction

Stimulating work

Every day is different

Team work

Teaching and learning

Other Considerations

Shift Work (inc. night shifts)

Travel to Clinical Placements

Working across the whole region to include Kings Lynn

Strict Course Attendance (all absence to be made up prior to completion)

Fixed vacation for the whole course.

Parking for theory sessions (Park and Ride)

Childcare Support

Relevant Experience

Example of Timetable (Year 1)

Teaching approaches include:

Introduction to Module and Assessment

Set Period of Core Lectures

Seminars regarding Research Papers

Specific Learning Triggers stimulating Enquiry (EBL)

Skill Based Sessions

Workshops

Placement Preparation

Reflection on Placement Experience

Students must be available for lectures between 1000 – 1600 hours

Vacation time is fixed for the 3 years

Clinical Placements

Placements take place across the region using:

Acute Hospitals

Health Centres

Birth Centres (Midwifery Led Care)

Community Hospitals

Community Midwives

Women’s Homes

All students are expected to be able to travel to placement areas but reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs may be available.

Clinical Placements (Example)

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

Year 1

Term A: 6 weeks (over a 7 week period)

Term B: 6 weeksTerm C: 6 weeks

Year 2

Term A: 7 weeks Term B: 7 weeksTerm C: 10 weeks

Year 3

Term A: 8 weeksTerm B: 9 weeksTerm C: 9 weeks

Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery

Module 1

2 x 6 week periods

Module 2

2 x 4 week periods

Module 3

1 x 6 week period1 x 2 week period1 x 8 week period

Assessment Methods

Theory

Portfolio

Essay

Oral Examination

Written Examination

Dissertation

Notes

Maximum of two attempts for theory and practice

40% mark required for theory and practice (BSc Hons)

50% mark required for theory and 40% for practice (Postgraduate)

Practice

Learning Outcomes

Skills

Attitude

Student Support Services

Academic Adviser – Lecturer

Module Leader/Course Director

Link Lecturer

Placement Mentor

Full range of UEA student support

Financial Support

Student Bursary (inc. Dependants Allowances)

(means tested) for Degree Courses

Financial Support for OFSTED Inspected Childcare

No Tuition Fees

Additional Information

If successful and offered a place you would need to:

Complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Check.

Complete a satisfactory Occupational Health Medical Check

Cover the cost of the first two Hepatitis B Vaccinations.

Cover the cost for your GP to complete the Occupational Health Questionnaire Doctor’s Statement.

Arrange accommodation (if required) directly with the UEA Accommodations Office – www.uea.ac.uk/accom

Employment Opportunities

Employment with a local NHS Trust

Employment anywhere in the UK

Employment overseas

Post Registration Courses

Research

Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements can be located on our website:

www.uea.ac.uk/nam

Minimum requirements are 3 A-Levels at Grades BBC (Academic

Subjects) accompanied by GCSE English, Mathematics and

Science at Grade C or above.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via UCAS

(Universities and Colleges Admission Service) online at:

www.ucas.ac.uk

The deadline for “on time” applications is 15th January 2010.

Late applications will not be processed.

Any Questions