Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) (October 1998 - September 2000 entry)

1. The pre-registration course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) shall be of four full-time academic years duration.

2. Candidates for admission to the course must satisfy the general entry requirements of the University. Subjects offered must normally include at GCSE/'O' Level, 'AS' Level or 'A' Level: Biology, Mathematics, English Language, three subjects having been passed at 'A' Level (or equivalent) to include two at grade C and one at B. Admission to and continuation on the course is subject to specific status and health requirements. Students are required to inform the Head of School of health or other problems relevant to their education and training or employment as a health professional.

3. In order to qualify for the Degree of Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) candidates must have satisfied the entry requirements: having followed the four year midwifery curriculum; have passed all the required assessments and examinations; have completed satisfactorily all practical work, clinical work, and other course work as required; fulfilled all English National Board requirements; and have acquired 360 credits at the required levels.

4. Progress from one year of the course to the next will depend upon the successful completion of the appropriate examination and course work requirements and the satisfactory completion of clinical and other practical work. Candidates are permitted two attempts at each examination; further attempts are not normally permitted.

5. The course comprises of approximately 50% theory and 50% practice. The first two years of the midwifery programme shall comprise of a total of thirteen units. The first year equates to 120 credits at Level 1, the second year to 120 credits at Level 2. Normally, the first two years will include a total of 185 days in practice. The third and fourth years of the midwifery programme shall comprise of a total of nine units, 50 credits at Level 3 will be awarded at the end of the third year and a further 70 credits at Level 3 at the end of the fourth year. Year 3 and Year 4 will normally comprise a total of 195 days in practice.

6. In each year students shall be examined by means of in-course assessments, clinical assessments and formal examinations. All assessments from the beginning of the four programmes including the research focused project in the final year, shall contribute to the final examination result.

7. A candidate who fails to satisfy the Examiners at the end of an Assessment Part will normally be re-examined within three months. Failure at re-examination will normally result in a recommendation for termination of course.

8. The Degree of Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) will be awarded to successful candidates as follows: First Class, Second Class (upper division), Second Class (lower division) and Third Class.