Midwifery

Academic excellence for business and the professions

Midwifery Delivering the future

Mandie Scamell and Suzanne LeeMidwifery

School of Health Sciences

Welcome from the School of Health Sciences


Today’s presentation

• Why City University London / School of Health Sciences?

• Why Midwifery?• What do midwives do?• What makes a good midwife?

• Overview of the BSc Midwifery programme• Credit framework• What skills will I learn?• How will I learn?• What kind of assessments can I expect?


• A leader in the field of healthcare education, health management and health policy due to our interdisciplinary approach and world class research

• Delivering innovative undergraduate, postgraduate and CPPD courses

• With expertise and experience in Health Management, Policy and Research, Public Health; Midwifery; Nursing; Optometry; Radiography; Speech and Language Therapy and Long Term Conditions and Long Term Care

School of Health Sciences – Why us? Who are we?


£25,000 average starting salary for undergraduate degree graduates

94%of our under -graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months after graduation

120 years of experience in training health professionals

5 distinct areas with state-of-the-art clinical skills suites and laboratories for nursing, midwifery, radiography, optometry and speech and language therapy 130+

academic staff who are leading health educators, practitioners and researchers

The School of Health Sciences - world-leading centre for education, applied healthcare research and interdisciplinary practice.

No. 1in London for Nursing courses. (Guardian University Guide 2013 and the Times Good University Guide 2013)

No. 1 in London and 2nd in the country for Speech and Language for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014)


Teaching and research credentials• 120 year teaching history• UK’s largest provider of speech and language therapy courses• World leading research quality rating (RAE 2008)Our staff• Expert staff - academically, clinically and research active• Leading academics - many of who have written core textbooksEmployability• Ranked 10th in the UK for graduate employability• Working in partnership with UK’s leading health trusts


City University London - leading global university committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions

90% of students are satisfied with the quality of their education

(2013 National Student Survey)

Top 10 in the UK for international students

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014)

Top 5% of universities in the world

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14)

15 Research in 15 areas of a quality comparable with the best in the world

(2008 Research Assessment Exercise)

Top 10 in the UK for graduate salaries

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014; Lloyds Bank University Quality of Student Life Survey 2013)


• 17,000 students • 9,000 undergraduates in five Schools on around 50 courses • About 55% of our students are from the UK, 15% from the rest of

the EU and 30% from outside the EU • 3,000 students will start their undergraduate studies with you

Our students


Why study Midwifery at the School of Health Sciences?

An innovative and responsive curriculum• New curriculum validated in 2014• NMC commendation for student and

service provider consultation• Incorporating recent clinical and

policy developments

Focus on clinical skills• Fully equipped skills labs launched

2014• Links with leading institutions

providing a broad clinical experience

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Located in a lively vibrant part of London

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So why Midwifery?

• A profession that is always in demand• Increasing birth rate• National shortage of midwives• A demanding, challenging and hugely rewarding career• A variety of options – work in:

Hospitals the community Independently

• Making a Difference (DoH, 2007)• Maternity Matters (DoH 2007) and recent health policy.• Midwifery 2020


• Care for women and their babies from the beginning of pregnancy through to the end of the first month after birth

• Prepare care plans to include ante- and post-natal visits, checks and advice

• Support women's choices – place and type of birth, infant feeding, family planning

• Care during labour and birth• Visit mothers after the birth; use clinical and caring skills to

check the baby’s health• Advise and support mothers and their families.

What does a Midwife do?


What makes a good Midwife?• A caring and respectful partnership approach to women’s needs and

their choices

• Knowledge of the biology and physiology of reproduction and of factors that are important for the health and well-being of mothers, babies, families

• Knowledge of the social and cultural factors influencing the life and health choices of women, their families and the maternity services

• An insight into the complex emotional and psychological needs of mothers and their families and how best to respond to them

• Clinical skills which ensure that women receive safe, appropriate and supportive care that is WOMAN-CENTRED.


Overview of the BSc Midwifery pre-registration Midwifery programme• 3 year programme

• Places highly sought after

• NHS funded tuition fees - Non-means tested grant of £1,000 for all UK students, Means tested Bursary – available

• 40% theory – 60% practice

• 5 days a week (37½ hours)

• 7 weeks holiday per year


Credit Framework (360 academic credits)

Year 1

120 academic credits at

level 4

Year 2

120 academic

credits level 5

Year 3

120 academic

credits level 6


Credit Framework Year 1

To pass, you must have acquired all 120 credits at level 4

Module name Module code

Level and credits

Using Evidence in Midwifery Practice MW1004 Level 4 – 15 credits

Foundation Skills for Midwifery Practice MW1001 Level 4 – 15 credits

Developing Skills for Caring in Normal Midwifery Practice(Practice Experience)

MW1003 Level 4 – 45 credits

Introduction to Human Biology MW1002 Level 4 – 15 credits

Public Health, Midwifery and HealthyCommunities


An Introduction to Professional MidwiferyPractice



Credit Framework Year 2To pass, you must have acquired all 120 credits at level 5


Level and credits

Reproductive Biology, Pathology andPharmacology


Developing Relationships in Midwifery Practice


Developing Skills for Midwifery Practice MW2003 Level 5 – 15 credits

Skills for Co-ordinating Complex Midwifery Care


Co-compulsory modules:Module 1 – AnthropologyModule 2 – Sexual Health in relation to Midwifery Practice

MW2005/2006

Level 5 – 15 credits


Credit Framework Year 2To pass, you must have acquired all 120 credits at level 6


Level and credits

Developing Autonomy in Midwifery Practice (Practice Experience)


Leading and Managing in Professional Midwifery Practice


Dissertation HS3733 Level 6 – 45 credits


What skills will I learn?

The programme will give you the opportunity to:• Develop your skills in accordance with Standards for pre-registration

midwifery education (NMC 2009)– Achieve core NMC midwifery competencies

– Develop critical analysis and evaluation skills– Integrate research and theory to midwifery practice– Achieve skills in leadership (including competencies and

understanding of key performance indicators; clinical audits; benchmarking)

– Explore and understand the importance of clinical risk assessment and risk management

– Develop anti-discriminative practice - working with diversity.• Gain knowledge and skills in accordance with the European Standards for

Midwifery Training - Article 40(2)(a)(b) Midwives Directive 2005/36/EU (WHO Europe 2005)


How will I learn?

A range of learning and teaching strategies will be used throughout the programme. Lead Lectures• To enable information to be presented in a logical manner to groups

of students.Small Groups (including role-play, seminars, debates)• To encourage the application of theory to practice and extend the

depth and breadth of your knowledge. Personal Tutorials• To reflect on learning with personal tutors enables you to discuss

individual progress as well as issues of concern about the programme.


How will I learn?

Enquiry Based Learning (EBL)• To enable introduction of a ‘trigger’ or situation in a way that allows

you to develop as a questioning learner whilst helping you to develop an understanding of the functioning of groups.

Campus-based Skills Learning• To facilitate learning in a safe environment where you concentrate

on developing your skills.


How will I learn?

Student Directed Learning• During the programme you will have periods of time that are set

aside for self-directed study. Clinical Practice• To observe, participate and practice your skills in a variety of real life

contexts. You will have supernumerary status for the entire length of the programme.

E-Learning• To benefit from computer and internet technologies to facilitate• distribute and enhance learning.


What types of assessment and feedback can I expect?

A range of assessment strategies are used to assess theory and practice skills. These include:• Essays• Practice Assessment Document• Drug calculations• Case studies• Written examinations• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)• Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL)• Poster Presentations• Critique of research• On-line quizzes and activities• Self-assessment on-line activities


Placements

City University London

Barts Health: The Royal London Hospital

Newham University Hospital

University College London

Homerton University Hospital


• Support from the university – link lecturers• Clinical placement facilitators• Sign-off mentors• Mentors• Practice specialists (US, diabetic, alcohol/drug misuse, teenage

pregnancy, consultant midwife, link lecturers)• Support from multidisciplinary team members• Student buddy system

Support during placements


Entry Requirements

• A Level: 320 UCAS tariff points, typically ABB at A2. • IB: 33 • Access to HE Diploma in a Nursing, Midwifery, Health or Social

Care subject: Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinction, 15 credits at Level 2. For GCSE requirements – speak with Admission or visit our website.

• BTEC: Extended Diploma DDD (Health and Social Care or Science related subject).

• Irish Leaving Certificate: 320 UCAS points gained at Higher from 6 subjects grades A1-B3. English Language and Mathematics from Ordinary Level grades A1-B3, unless part of higher.


The qualification

• Academic award – BSc in Midwifery

• Successful graduates apply for NMC registration (Nursing and Midwifery Council) RM


• Midwives start in the NHS usually on a Band 5

• Practice, education, research, consultant midwife, specialist practice

• Opportunities for career progression and prospects are good

• Further study to Mentorship programme, Audit/Research, MSc, PhD.

The Prospects

• The Lord Mayor of London’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence of £500 for highly qualified students

• Accommodation guarantee even if you live in London• Competitive pricing, around £140 per week• All halls in Zone 1 within walking distance• Guarantee includes Liberty Court in nearby Farringdon• Liberty Court can be viewed by booking one of our Accommodation Tours

City offers: scholarships and competitive accommodation


Other support

• Student Help desk – Myddelton Street Building• Student Centre• Library services• IT support• Students’ Union• Sport and fitness• Social activities


Student facilities Our state-of-the-art facilities provide a unique

environment for studying, socialising and building your professional network

Coming later this year:

– New Students’ Union café/bar

– Refurbished CitySport


What should I do to get the most from the Open Day?• Tour of facilities / clinical skills lab – after this presentation with Student Ambassadors

• Visit the School Information stand in the Common Room, College Building, with Academic and Admissions staff and Student Ambassadors

• Further information about the School:– www.city.ac.uk/health – 020 7040 5000– [email protected]

– Social media / current students:

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Follow us on Twitterwww.twitter.com/cityunihealth

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