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Discussion in 'Thinking Of Applying' started by hayles, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. hayles New Member

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    hey all , i just need help i want to apply for midwifer y though i havent got any highers , so i have to go back i was thinking if i went and done my highers in english , mathematics ,human biology and socialology ,would that be enough for me to apply to uni ,and i will be heading out for work experience too , and help would be appreciated
    thanx
    hayles, Feb 22, 2012
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  2. Tesni Moderator

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    :welcome:to smnet, a great place for chat and support on the midwifery trail :)
    I would firstly suggest you contact the universities that you are thinking of applying to and check their specific requirements as they vary. If you do have the entry requirements, unis generally require that these have been achieved within the last 3 to 5 years or that there has been recent study within that time. If you don't have the A level requirements then either OU courses or an Access course are probable routes. Though again, check with the unis, some will accept the maths and english elements contained in Access while others want separate B or C grade GCSEs. OU is home study, Access can be done 1 year full time or two part-time in local colleges or DLC offer Access via home study (again check as some don't accept DLC qualifications!). As you mention Highers I am going to guess you are in Scotland and I know they have different requirements to much of England so you will need to specifically check what Scottish unis are asking for as well as any English?welsh unis you may also be considering. I expect you've spotted the common theme of 'check' as there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Some also require that some voluntary work or work experience in a midwifery related field, eg bf support or ante-natal classes, is completed as this shows commitment and that you have made yourself aware of the realities of the role. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask as there are plenty here willing to help :)
    Tesni, Feb 22, 2012
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    PS Hello and welcome to Smnet :) there is plenty of chat, education and support here to help you on your way. :welcome:click this link for some advice to help you get started :) Discretion & Username Please click these links, read and digest :) if you wish to change your username as a result please pm Growlie, Noo or anyone with a green name. Have a fun time thinking of a new name for yourself - something original - tip: the word midwife is sooo overdone! :)
    Tesni, Feb 22, 2012
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    Hello and :welcome:

    I'm also assuming that you are in Scotland as you mentioned Highers. I can tell you that the 2 that are normally asked for is human biology, english at higher level, so those should be fine for sure :)

    But as Tesni has said, the best thing to do would be to contact the uni's you are interested in applying to, to check that those courses you are thinking of will be enough, with the other qualifications you have.

    Just out of interest where are you thinking of applying? X
    student2b87, Feb 22, 2012
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  5. hayles New Member

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    Cheers girls for the info , yeh I am in scotland in glasgow I was thinking of try UWS ( paisley university) wish I could apply at more than one but travel not a option at the moment ,my first option was cali but from what I hear they no longer cover midwifery
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    Yes that's right - the only Universities in Scotland now offering midwifery are UWS, RGU and Napier.

    But def speak to the admissions team at UWS and see what they can advise regarding your qualifications :) x
    student2b87, Feb 22, 2012
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    thank you very much student2b87, appreciate it , its just all confusing as things keep changing all the time lol and good luck for your interview hun x
    hayles, Feb 22, 2012
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    It really is so confusing! Last year was just awful when even the uni's didn't know what was happening with the course!

    Thanks! :) So very excited and nervous all at the same time! lol x
    student2b87, Feb 22, 2012
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  9. hayles New Member

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    i can imagine keep us all updated how it all goes x i can wait till i get these extra studies aside to get my application process on the move , just seems so far away and getting sooo impatient , never easy are fast is it < but i bet at the end 110% worth it x
    hayles, Feb 22, 2012
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    I will do. It sometimes feel like it can be a long way away when you are doing other courses, but time really does fly in! I'm sure it will all be sooooo worth it in the end! :) x
    student2b87, Feb 22, 2012
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