Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons) for Registered Nurses (Adult)

Are you a registered adult nurse and considering a move into midwifery? If so, this two-year course is ideal as it recognizes the skills and knowledge you already have. You'll gain the scientific knowledge and practical skills for a midwifery career, graduating with a degree and a professional midwifery qualification.

You'll gain clinical placement experience in maternity units in a variety of hospital and community settings in South West London and Surrey.

As a nurse, you'll know the importance of teamwork. We pride ourselves on being a very supportive team and we'll take an individual and personal interest in your progress. Kingston University has a well-established and highly effective Student Life Services team, which could be useful if you're coming back to study after a period of working.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• For Nursing and Midwifery, Kingston University is ranked No.1 in London, and No.11 overall in the UK (Guardian league tables 2023).
• These courses are funded by the government with salary support worth equivalent to the mid-point of AFC band 5 and a tuition fee contribution of up to £9,250 per student per annum, pro rata for the length of the course (students starting September 2022).
• This intensive course recognizes your nursing experience, allowing you to qualify as a midwife in two years. This course is normally funded by the government with salary support worth the equivalent of the bottom of a band 5.

• Registration as an Adult Nurse (RNA) on the NMC Professional Register. 120 credits at Level 5 and six months' post-registration work experience. GSCEs at grade C/4 including English, Mathematics and Science. Enhanced DBS check and Occupational Health Clearance. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

• IELTS score of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other elements.

Registered midwives can choose to develop their skills and experience in the NHS, or the independent or voluntary sectors. Midwives can elect to work clinically, teach, undertake research or even manage a complete maternity service.

Midwifery today is a highly attractive career with good financial rewards and excellent employment prospects in the UK and overseas. The majority of midwives work in the NHS, either in the community working alongside GPs, district nurses and social workers, or in hospital environments in partnership with obstetricians, anaesthetists and neonatologists.

Others work in private maternity hospitals or practice independently. There are many practice-based roles and also management opportunities in both midwifery and general health care which can enable midwives to develop and support modern midwifery practice. Midwives may also take on consultant roles.