Science A Level to study midwifery but don't know where to study it!

Oldernotwiser

Magnolia wrote: »

I was just addressing the comment regarding lower level and Access

My main reason was to say that one of our Access students has been asked for a level 2 in a science.

It could be that the uni has asked for level 3 science as a way back into the level of study

As for being a graduate - I might have missed it but as far as I can see the subject hasn't been mentioned. Could be in IT or Languages or any other subject that would be of no use to a nurse. That could explain the level 3 request.

See I am rambling now. With so little information it is difficult to make an informed comment.

I think it perfectly reasonable that the OP's been asked for an A level Science to get into Midwifery; I've just been pointing out that a full Access course may not be the best way ti go and the course tutor obviously feels the same.

Magnolia

Not arguing against that point - just pointing out that not all Access students are lower level

Oldernotwiser

Magnolia wrote: »

Not arguing against that point - just pointing out that not all Access students are lower level

I think we're both saying the asme thing in general.:D

Magnolia

I think we are - I'm just sticking up for the Access Students.

Swirlywurly

I know that graduates in non science degrees (even postgrads) often do access courses in order to enter medicine, so maybe it would be appropriate for midwifery?

Still if you could find a way of doing something where you could structure your own timethen that might be easier. Are you only applying to one university? It might be worth looking at the entry requirements for other uni's to get an idea of what they ask for.

Good luck

GRIGGSY

I am in the process of applying for a mental health nursing degree due to needing it to do the same job I was doing in England up in Scotland. Any how I am looking at a conversion course which takes into account previous degrees and allows you to do a 26 month course to gain a nursing degree. This also includes a midwifery degree. However, to do the shortened courses you need a degree either in social sciences or biological sciences. For the normal route you can use your undergrad degree etc.
As you have a MA I cant see why you would then have to do an A level to get in. I would contact the college or university you are interested in attending and speak to the co-ordinator for the course. I haven't read the full thread so I hope I havent just reiterated what someone else has said.

Caroline73_2

clairec79 wrote: »

I would be a little wary about anything too nursing focused if you are applying for midwifery as a lot of unis want you to show that you see nursing and midwifery as seperate and are focused on midwifery rather than either/or

So true, midwives tend to get very upset if you call them nurses.

Jo_R_2

Hi all

Just popped back to this thread to say after doing some research it is looking like my best bet is to study through Open University, in terms of accessibility (means I can fit it in around home and family), cost (although I will have to pay it will save me a fortune in childcare) and timescale (A Level would take 2 years and the OU courses won't take that long.)

Having been in contact with the uni I wish to study at, they have informed me they will be happy to accept an appropriate Science course worth 30 OU credits, I now just need to determine which one as the one Oldernotwiser mentioned, I can't seem to find on their site! I also want to get that in writing as having checked their admissions criteria I still can't see anything about OU courses there.

Feeling very positive, so now this is in the process of being sorted out I need to work on improving my chances of being accepted to the degree course eventually.

lauzellen

OU Level 1 courses are usually at the level of the end of the 1st year of an undergraduate degree - many of these are 30 credits. Have you contacted the OU about funding as depending on your income last year you may still get it although you already have a Masters as you are doing it to retrain... could be worth a shot!

How about a course like Introducing health sciences - course code SDK125 (sorry the link wouldn't work)

HTH x