BSc (Hons) Midwifery Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

This module delves into the fascinating world of maternity care. You will explore fundamental skills related to human anatomy, mother and baby physiology and sexual reproduction. You will look closer into the professional responsibilities of midwives, gaining insight into their vital role in supporting bonding, attachment and safe infant feeding. You will start to learn the importance of how to progress and cultivate compassionate and respectful relationships with women, partners, families and c

As you embark on midwifery training, you are introduced to the world of clinical practice. You will be supported by practice supervisors who will guide you as you learn about midwifery care in the clinical setting. You will have access to various aspects of midwifery, including caring for women, families and babies in the community setting and supporting care throughout the childbirth continuum, during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. You will have the opportunity to take a supp

This module aims to support you to gain an understanding of holistic care and the relevant theories for assessing the health and wellbeing of both mothers and their babies during uncomplicated childbirth. It is designed to help you learn the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care to women during normal physiological labour and birth while working in partnership with women and their families. The module emphasises supporting the mother and infant during the initiation and continuation of

This module is designed to provide exposure to clinical practice and opportunities to gain experience and develop your midwifery skills. During this placement, you will become involved in the hands-on aspects of care delivery by working alongside midwives and other members of a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of women requiring low-risk maternity care. During this placement, you will be encouraged to observe and, under supervision, participate in the systematic examination of the newbo

This module aims to equip you with the values, behaviours and actions essential for professional practice. We will support you to develop your personal and academic skills, providing you with opportunities to reflect on your knowledge, skills and values. We will work with you to foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration and valuing diversity to prepare you to work within multi-professional environments.

This module aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to understand and appreciate the role of evidence in both your profession and the wider health and care sector. The module supports you in understanding how your personal views and experiences may influence your thinking in developing your professional identity. This module will help you develop critical thinking skills by encouraging you to question, challenge and reflect. You'll learn to use evidence to build your approaches,

During this module you will start to develop the skills to recognise and respond appropriately to complications and additional care needs for both women and babies. There will be a focus on effective working in multi-professional teams and developing you to be a confident advocate for those in your care. You will also explore how to advocate for the woman, including when decisions are outside clinical guidance, to minimise risk and maintain relationships.

During this module you will experience a placement in clinical practice and will have the opportunity to use all the knowledge you have gained so far at university and consolidate and build upon this in practice. This placement will encompass a range of experiences to allow you to develop the skills you have acquired to this point, including labour care, antenatal care and postnatal care. You will become more involved in the provision of care to women and babies with complex needs, and support i

During this placement, you will become involved in the hands-on aspects of midwifery care. You will continue to work towards meeting the needs of women requiring low-risk care and working with the wider multi-disciplinary team. You will also aim to explore and contribute to the continuity of midwifery care across the whole continuum of care for all women and newborn infants. This placement encourages you to explore delivering appropriate care to families with higher-risk pregnancies and understa

Midwives play a crucial role in anticipating and identifying potential emergencies that may arise during childbirth for both the mother and the baby. This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to promptly recognise, manage and escalate as required. This involves collaborating with the multi-professional team and addresses the influence of human factors and relevant clinical governance approaches. You will explore the continuity of midwifery care for all women and newborn infan

Midwifery plays a pivotal role in maternal and newborn care worldwide. With approximately 139 million births annually, midwives face the multifaceted challenges of delivering high-quality care to women and babies across diverse contexts. In this module, you will delve into critical aspects of this, including equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. By exploring religious, cultural and ethical perspectives relevant to childbearing populations, you will gain a deeper understanding of midwifery'

This module explores methods of enquiry utilised in daily practice. You will aim to develop your ability to analyse the knowledge, theory and practice-based evidence within health and care. This module explores how daily inquiry methods can be transformed into more systematic approaches to data collection and analysis. You'll learn about quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation and audit techniques. Through exploration and debate, you will aim to develop an appreciation of interdiscipli

This module is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as a colleague and leader in the field of midwifery. We will explore the impact of positive role modelling on midwifery practice and how our actions shape the culture of care. The module looks at the midwife's role in educating others using effective teaching strategies within the health and care environment. Using evidence-informed approaches, you will explore how to provide optimal learning experienc

In this module, you will aim to empower yourself as a student midwife to redefine care practices. By blending evidence-based approaches with compassionate service, you should be equipped to champion excellence. From enhancing patient experiences to shaping policy, you will aim to emerge as an architect of change. Throughout the module, you should gain insights into change management, continuous improvement, audit procedures and policy development.

As a final-year student midwife, you will begin taking the lead in care, under direct and indirect supervision of the multi-disciplinary team. You will put your knowledge and skills into practice to ensure women, babies and their families receive appropriate, safe and timely care. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in supporting other student midwives at earlier stages on the course, tying in all you have learned during your training to become a midwife. You will aim to continu

During this placement module, you will aim to demonstrate your ability to take the lead and plan and deliver care with reducing supervision. You will aim to demonstrate your competence in undertaking systematic examination of the newborn (SEN) and appropriately advocating for those in their care.

Our health and care workforce is required to lead the delivery of high-quality care, whilst navigating a complex health and social care ecosystem. This module aims to foster confident and accountable leadership through an interprofessional learning experience. By collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds, you'll look to gain fresh perspectives and analyse contemporary theory, practice and evidence to redefine leadership for yourself. The module aims to foster your development as a

In this module, you'll have the opportunity to learn to critically evaluate, interpret and apply the latest national and international research to improve care. You'll aim to gain the skills to analyse, safely use and share these findings, ultimately shaping best practices in your field. This module should also equip you with the skills to conduct an independent study. We'll support you as you develop your research and communication abilities, empowering you to share your findings with healthcar