A summary of the course

• Redirect your career towards Midwifery
• Entirely online course format
• Study conveniently from home or any other preferred location
• Benefit from continuous tutor support
• An effective pathway to meet university entry criteria for Midwifery
• Various payment plans are available
• Continuous access to interactive learning materials and activities
• Learn at your own pace with no exams or scheduled online classes
• Comprehensive support for UCAS applications, including an academic reference
• Highly rated on Trustpilot with a 4.9/5.0 score

About Your Diploma

Have you ever considered a career in midwifery but found yourself restricted by no qualifications or are looking for a change in career? Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Midwifery at Academy Online Learning is the perfect gateway. This programme is suited for those eager to embark on a career in midwifery, become a registered midwife, or advance in the healthcare sector. Most students complete this flexible course within 8-10 months, although it is designed to be completed in a year.

Excellent Preparation for Midwifery at University

This diploma is crucial for those targeting Midwifery studies at university. It is accredited across UK universities for its thorough curriculum, preparing you for various midwifery specialisations. The course covers essential topics within Social Science, Health, and Biology, equipping you with comprehensive knowledge and study skills for university. An Individual Learning Plan helps you keep track of your assignments, ensuring consistent progress throughout your studies.

Getting Started with Academy Online Learning

As a leading UK online learning institution, Academy Online Learning provides this Level 3 nationally recognised qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Our fully online course is designed for flexibility, helping you maintain balance between your studies and personal life.

Stay On Top of Your Learning

Our online Midwifery course lets you manage your learning independently without fixed class schedules and no exams. You can start studying at any time, progress through interactive materials at your own pace and if you need help you can contact your personal tutor and they will be able to support you with a telephone or videoconference tutorial. All our tutors are fully qualified and experienced teachers and subject specialists in the topics you will be studying.

While Maths and English qualifications are not mandatory for the diploma, they are often required by universities at a minimum of Grade 4/C. Opt to study these subjects alongside your diploma through our online Functional Skills courses (which include the exams) or our GCSE options.

Always verify that your qualifications align with the entry requirements of your chosen university before enrolling.

For more information on careers in Midwifery in the UK, click here.

We also offer extensive support with your UCAS applications, including an academic reference.
 

As of September 2020, all students entering pre-registration midwifery courses are entitled to receive annual funding support ranging from £5,000 to £8,000, which you do not need to pay back. You are also still entitled to access funding for tuition and maintenance loans.
 

Allied health university students in the UK may be eligible for grants and other financial support through the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF):

• Training grant: £5,000 per year for new and continuing students
• Parental support payment: £2,000 per year to help with childcare costs
• Specialist subject payment: £1,000 per year for students on degrees that struggle to recruit
• Travel and accommodation costs: Help towards additional costs for clinical placements
• Exceptional hardship fund: Up to £3,000 per year for students who experience unforeseen financial hardship 
  
   

To qualify for the NHS LSF, you must:

• Be a UK resident
• Study at an English university
• Study a degree that leads to registration as a healthcare professional 
  
   

You can apply for student finance online at GOV.UK or download the application form "PN1" to apply on paper.

- Information reviewed November 2024

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