All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
The course consists of 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits, meaning you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more (e.g. 40 credits). In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120.
Core and compulsory modules are fundamental to achieving the learning outcomes for your course and must be studied.
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Facilitating Normal Childbirth 1
The increasing rates of intervention in childbirth cause much debate and the current medical model for childbirth is much criticised. This module helps you focus your knowledge and skills on women-centred care when pregnancy and birth are physiologically normal.
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Public Health and Midwifery 1
This module considers maternal and infant health using a population approach. Aspects of epidemiology and demographics will be used to demonstrate the influence of various medical, social and political factors on the health of families. You'll explore the midwives role as a public health professional in relation to health promotion, health education, screening, prevention, support and treatment.
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Practice Module S1
This module introduces you to the role of the midwife in the provision of maternity care and facilitates the transition to professional practice in midwifery. This is the first of the three practice modules and supports the transition from nurse to Student Midwife.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
The course consists of 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits, meaning you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more (e.g. 40 credits). In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120.
Core and compulsory modules are fundamental to achieving the learning outcomes for your course and must be studied.
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Becoming a Midwife 1
Develop clinical decision-making skills required to practice autonomously as a lead professional responsible for delivering care that is safe, and clinically effective across integrated health and social care settings. The module allows you to meet the expectation that professionals will base their decision-making on research evidence and best practice guidelines.
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Practice Module S3
This module prepares you to undertake the role and responsibilities of the midwife. There is an evidence based practice element which aims to assist your clinical decision making, explaining, and giving a rationale for practice. This is the final practice module in which you will consolidate your midwifery skills and prepare for professional practice.
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Complexities in Childbirth 1
Complicated childbirth and emergency scenarios will be discussed, together with the role of the midwife when these emergencies occur. The module focuses on supporting the woman and her family, together with the professional, clinical judgements which midwives need to make.
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The Neonate 1
This module helps you identify factors that predispose the neonate to ill health, recognise deviations from normal health and initiate appropriate monitoring, care and referral for compromised or sick neonates. You can undertake additional education and practice to become qualified in the Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE).
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Practice Module S2
This module aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding of complications which occur during childbirth. There will be a particular focus on complications, and you will facilitate individual care for the woman and her family where there are special needs, pre-existing medical conditions or complications of labour and/or birth.