midwifery at the university of brighton, open day presentation - oct 2013
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Find out about studying Midwifery at the University of Brighton.TRANSCRIPT
University of BrightonSchool of Nursing and Midwifery
Annie Rimmer – Admissions Tutor
BSc(Hons) Midwifery
School of Nursing and
Midwifery
Centre for Health Research
Paramedic PracticeMidwifery Nursing
School of Nursing and Midwifery
• From January 2014 the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing and Midwifery will merge into a new school
• The name is currently being decided through consultation with students and staff and will be announced in November 2013
• The merger will not impact on your course and will facilitate further inter-professional collaboration within the school
New school from January 2014
• Nursing• Midwifery• Paramedic
Practice• Physiotherapy• Podiatry• Occupational
Therapy
So why come to the University of Brighton?
Innovative and relevant
Exceptionalreputation for teaching clinical skills
Excellent links with local healthcare trusts and opportunities for international exchanges
Excellence in teaching and support
Our staff are leading researchers and teachers, at forefront of their professions.
Dr Sally Boyle Deputy Head of the School, is the Lead Midwifefor Education.
Midwifery
100% Student satisfaction
95% satisfaction with quality of the course
Unistatswebsite(National Student Survey 2012)
The course is 50:50 Theory and Clinical Practice
Holidays : Christmas, spring and varied over summer/September
It is ‘full time’ in the very real sense!
Course structure
Year 1: Normal childbearing
Year 2: Complications in childbearing
Year 3: Normal childbearing and preparing you for your role as a Midwife
Course structure
Eastbournecampus:
Robert Dodd
QueenwoodLibrary
Theory and Practice
• Study blocks
• Blocks of weeks in clinical practice
• Combination of study/practice weeks
Practice
Practice is in one of three NHS Trusts with 4 Clinical base sites
Brighton & Haywards Heath
Hastings
Worthing
Worthing
Haywards Heath Crowborough
Theory and Practice
Wide range of assessments such as :• Written assignment
• Poster presentation, Seminar presentation
• Examination
• OSCE
Some Interprofessional learning takes place
Students are expected to be able to cover
24 hour/7 day/week cycle (i.e. Shift work)
Student works alongside a mentor (40%) in clinical practice
The Assessment of Practice is a continuous process
Variety of teaching methods are used throughout the course
It’s a great course but…
It’s a great Course and Ilove…
Just some of the opportunitiesfor Midwives
• Working in the NHS
• Working as a Consultant Midwife
• Further studies – Masters/Professional Doctorate/PhD
• Working in Research or Teaching
• UK Midwifery qualification is recognised worldwide
Entry requirements
• All applications are through UCAS Course code B720
• A Levels A/B/B to include at least 2 full A-Levels
• Science or Social Science is desirable - General Studies not accepted
• Range of other qualifications considered on an individual basis, for example• Access course approved for entry to midwifery
programme – 45 credits level 3, 15 credits level 2, 30 credits at Distinction
• BTEC Nat Dip in Health related subject - DDD
• Strong GCSE profile including Science, Maths and English at Grade C or above
Entry requirements
• A clear personal statement indicating ability and desire to become a midwife
• An academic reference that indicates potential to study at degree level
• Work based reference if applicable indicating good communication skills, caring qualities and a positive attitude
• Ability to meet travel requirements of the course
• Ability to work over 24 hour/7day cycle of care
Tips on applying – your personal statement should tell me:
• why you want to do a midwifery degree
• what it is about Midwifery that interest you
• what you know about the profession of Midwifery or the role of the Midwife
• what you like about the course
• what transferable skills you have that will help you manage the theory on the course and/or will help you manage the clinical practice part of the course
• what you have done to help you in your application
• that you have an understanding of childbearing in a wider context
Shortlisted applicants
• If called for the Selection Day applicants undertake a numeracy test, literacy test and Interview
• Midwives from one of the 3 Trusts and our 3rd year Student Ambassadors are involved with Midwifery Lecturers in the selection process
• Applicants must pass each element of selection process – no second attempt offered
• Following Interview any offer of a place is subject to successful Occupational Health clearance and a satisfactory CRB check
What do you get for all your hard work?
BSc(Hons) Degree &
Registered Midwife
Any questions?