2007-01-08 09:00:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It depends where you live. In the UK Midwifery's governing body (The Nursing and Midwifery Council) require 'evidence of literacy and numeracy as well as good character and good health' (!). In practise, as all courses are university based you need 5 GCSEs or equividents, including maths, english and a science subject. Midwifery courses are massively over-subscribed so evidence of further study will help your application- A' Levels at least. Many courses now are degree courses, but some are still diploma, all are 3 years unless you are a nurse in which case it's 18 months.
Good luck! If you do it, your life will be a monster rollercoaster, you'll be poor and exhausted, but the rewards are huge too. The best and most priviledged job in the world
2007-01-10 08:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by Green Fairy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A degree and a miracle, believe me its a bloody nightmare, last year when I applied there were 800+ applicants for 35 places on the course. Apparently only about half get jobs at the end. Once you are qualified you sometimes work 13 hour shifts without a break, you really need to think hard before you go into it x
2007-01-08 09:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Tallulah♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on Uk entrance criteria - if it is for direct entry training (which is not available everywhere) you generally need minimum 5 GCSE at C and above and A-levels (usually in Biology). Training direct entry usually takes three years. In some areas you have to train in general nursing first, practice for 1-2 years and then based on the nursing qualification you have gained, training only takes 18 months. Check out the Royal College of Midwives websites and other local universities websites - they usually list their entrance criteria.
2007-01-08 09:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy the cow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but by some of the questions being asked on here they must be in very short supply - either that or none exist anymore!
2007-01-08 09:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by toon_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to become a qualified nurse first.
2007-01-08 09:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by alec A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a BSN and then a MSN in nursing.
2007-01-08 09:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by lisamadd1979 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.midwivesonline.com/midwives/midwives.php?tid=STUDENT1MIDWIVES&menuid=10&tname=s_menu&id=50
2007-01-08 09:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by cigaro19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to be able to catch, too!
2007-01-08 09:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot...they work hard in the uk....i know that much
2007-01-08 09:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋