How to study midwifery at Kings College Hospital, London, UK

A midwife is somebody who is trained to assist a woman during childbirth. Kings College, a part of the University of London, offers a midwifery degree for those who are not registered nurses. This article provides you with some details relating to the college as well as the qualifications offered.

Details

Duration The BSc in Midwifery at Kings College leads to the student becoming a fully qualified and registered midwife. The course lasts for three years and requires attendance of five days per week. NHS hospital Half of this is spent at the college and the remainder of the week is spent in an NHS hospital. At the hospital, students are allowed to gain experience and to see how the knowledge that have been given in the classroom is relevant to real life. Clinical skills Throughout the course, students learn the clinical skills that are required in this career path. On graduation, the student will become a registered midwife.

Structure of the course

These lists show the modules which are taken during this three year degree course. Year one Core
-Midwifery Practice 1 -Biology and Midwifery Practice 1 -Biology and Midwifery Practice 2 -Searching for Midwifery Evidence -Foundations of Midwifery -Pharmocology for Midwifery -Social Science and Midwifery Year two
-Midwifery Practice 2 -Public Health and Midwifery -Research Methods -Midwifery and Sexual Health -Medical Issues and Childbirth 1 -Medical Issues and Childbirth 2 -Needs Assessment and Care Pathways Year three
-Midwifery Emergencies -Midwifery Practice 3 -Management and Education -Evidence for Midwifery Care -Newborn Assessment -Research Based Dissertation

Applying

As with all undergraduate degree courses in the United Kingdom, application for this course takes place through the UCAS (University and College Admissions Service) website. Qualifications The entry requirements are three A Levels at grade B, alongside a pass in an AS Level. A Level Science is advised although it is not compulsory. At GCSE level, five A*-C grades including English, Mathematics and Science are required. Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

Careers

It is possible for midwives to work in a number of different settings. Some graduates go on to become specialists in certain areas, for example home-birthing or labour ward supervision. Other graduates also decide to go into other areas of education or research, working mainly in a university or health-care setting. Consultant midwives Consultant midwives divide their time between working in midwifery and training, and developing this area of medical care.