BSc (Hons) Midwifery
This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College, at various campuses across Greece. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as the equivalent award delivered by QMU.
The BSc (Hons) Midwifery aims to develop midwives who meet local and European standards for Midwifery. It aims to promote a woman–centred approach to care which encourages partnership between midwives, women and their families and empowers midwives to effect and sustain change within their professional culture. This programme is suitable for everyone wishing to study midwifery – regardless the previous professional experience - gaining knowledge and skills in this desirable field.
Programme details
Title : BSc (Hons) Midwifery
: 10
Mode of delivery : face-to-face, full-time
Duration : 4 years
Language of delivery : Greek
Approval
First approved: June 2018
Most recent approval: June 2018
External accreditation or recognition: see below
Programme structure
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Year 1 Theory and Practice in Midwifery 30 credits Basic Anatomy and Physiology & Female Reproductive system 20 credits Professional Issues in Midwifery 20 credits Intro. to Academic Inquiry & Study Skills 20 credits Communication and Contextual Issues For Childbearing 20 credits Communication & Study skills for ESL students in Midwifery 1 10 credits |
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Year 2 Skills for Midwifery Practice 30 credits Psychosocial Issues in Female Sexual and Reproductive Health 20 credits Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects in Midwifery Care 20 credits Pharmacology and the Midwife 20 credits Newborn and Infant in Midwifery 20 credits Communication & Study skills for ESL students in Midwifery 2 10 credits |
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Year 3 Complex Childbearing in Clinical Practice 30 credits Emergency Obstetrical and Gynaecological conditions in Midwifery 20 credits IPE: Delivering Integrated Care 20 credits Delivering Assisted Conception Care 20 credits Midwifery in the Community 20 credits Communication and Study skills for ESL students in Midwifery 3 10 credits |
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Year 4 Autonomous Midwifery Practice 40 credits Dissertation 40 credits Advocacy and Empowerment in Midwifery 20 credits Advanced Topics in Maternal and Newborn Nutrition 20 credits |
Key features
Placements :
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Year |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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1 |
4 weeks maternity outpatient department (2) community (2) |
9 weeks maternity outpatient department (3) antenatal ward (2) general clinic (pathology-surgical) (2) labour ward (2) |
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2 |
7 weeks gynaecological ward (2) gynaecological theatre (2) family planning clinic (1) gynaecological outpatient department (2) |
8 weeks postnatal ward (3) labour ward (3) special care neonatal unit, (2) |
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3 |
7 weeks maternity u/s department (1) maternity outpatient department (2) postnatal ward (2) labour ward (2) |
8 weeks high risk pregnancy ward (2) maternity outpatient department (2) postnatal ward (2) labour ward (2) |
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4 |
9 weeks assisted reproduction clinic (2) maternity u/s department (1) antenatal classes(1) high risk pregnancy ward(2) community (1) labour ward (2) |
11 weeks postnatal ward (2) antenatal ward (2) labour ward (4) special care neonatal unit, (2) maternity outpatient department (1) |
Professional registration :
This programme does not currently lead to professional registration. Metropolitan College and Queen Margaret University are in discussions with the Greek government to clarify the law regarding professional rights for nurses and allow graduates to seek registration.
Admission criteria
Applicants, in order to be considered for admission should have a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade 10 or above. This requirement is in line with the Greek government’s minimum standard for access to higher education.
High school leaving certificates issued by vocational Lyceums, such as TEE or EPAL and foreign certificates which are equivalent to the Greek Lyceum certificate (e.g. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) are also accepted.
Non-native Greek speakers, may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:
- a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
- b) They hold a certificate of attainment in Greek at Level D
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IVT graduates from the state approved “Nursing-Midwifery” programme are eligible to apply for direct entry to year two of the BSc (Hons) Midwifery.
