Midwife
Developing the midwives of the future.
The Midwife degree apprenticeship is ideal for those aspiring to become a qualified and NMC registered midwife. That includes existing healthcare assistants and support workers working in maternity wards looking to step up to the role.
Apprentices will learn to become confident, compassionate and responsive practitioners. You’ll learn to deliver safe, evidence-based care, shaped by the latest health and social care guidelines.
Employers can reinvest Levy funds to retain your most valuable people or attract new staff, encouraging them to grow and develop within your organisation.
Why apprenticeships at ARU?
We’ll help you reap the benefits of talent acquisition through apprenticeships.
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Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
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Develop existing staff or new recruits into qualified, confident midwives
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Apprentices learn from experienced clinical professionals
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Reinvest Levy funding to cover cost of training
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Course is 50% theory and 50% practical learning in real settings
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Our placements team supports with booking and managing placements
say curriculum relevant to their job.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Employer partners Joe, Dan, Emma and Tim explain why ARU apprenticeships work so well for their organisations, and highlight the benefits for SMEs and larger businesses.
We’ll support you on your journey to become a registered midwife.
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Learn the professional skills needed for safe, person-centred midwifery care
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Apply learning directly to your role with a work-based approach
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Qualify to register with the NMC as a practising midwife
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Gain a BSc (Hons) degree, with no tuition fees
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Learn in specialist midwifery skills labs
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Take part in placements that prepare you for real-world midwifery
of alumni would recommend apprenticeships to their peers.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Let our amazing apprentices inspire you! Kerry, Grace, Izabela, Ben, Rachel and Fleur explain what they love about doing an apprenticeship with ARU.
Talent development
Designed with healthcare employers, this apprenticeship meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.
When your apprentices qualify, they will be the lead health professional for the woman or birthing person in their care, equipped to provide evidence-based information and support to make informed choices about the options and services available.
Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Midwifery, they will be able to register with the NMC as a Midwife.
Recruitment support for employers
Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:
- crafting job advertisements
- promoting your vacancy to our quality candidate mailing lists
- adding your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service
- sharing opportunities across our social media channels.
Our consultants can also help you to assess candidates' suitability.
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Programme content
Approved by NMC
This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This means the skills, knowledge and attributes your apprentice develops is aligned to the NMC professional standards. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, they’ll be able to register as Registered Midwife.
Approved by NMC
This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council which demonstrates that the skills, knowledge and attributes you’ll develop are aligned to the NMC professional standards. This means that on successful completion of the apprenticeship you’ll be able to register as Registered Midwife.
Entry requirements
Employers set out the person specifications for the role, but apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto this course.
If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please speak to your employer first. Applications are made online, demonstrating digital literacy skills.
- 120 UCAS Tariff Points or
- Access to Higher Education Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in health studies, health science, nursing and midwifery or another science-based course equivalent to 120 UCAS points or
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship.
- GCSE pass (4 and above) English Language (or equivalent).
- GCSE pass (4 and above) Maths (or equivalent).
- Evidence of capability for digital and technological literacy through the application process.
- Ability to demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English.
- International applicants for whom English is not their first language, and who are unable to provide evidence of being taught and examined through the medium of English, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language via one of the following:
- Occupational English Test: Grade C+ in writing and B in the reading, listening and speaking sections
- English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of at least 7, and at least 6.5 in the writing section and at least 7 in the reading, listening and speaking sections
Successful applicants are required to:
- pass a values-based interview
- provide a suitable reference either from an employer or academic tutor
- demonstrate evidence of good health and character through an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A satisfactory Overseas Criminal Record Check/Local Police Certificate is also required, in addition to a DBS check, if you have lived outside of the UK in the last five years for six months or more
- have occupational health clearance, including immunisations as necessary to attend placement.
We welcome applicants from under-represented groups.
Recognition of prior learning/advanced standing is not permitted for pre-registration midwifery programmes (NMC, 2019a, Standard 1.3).
We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications provided you have a significant amount of relevant experience, are well-supported by your employer, and demonstrate the ability to manage university-level study.
All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules applicable at the start of the course. If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please contact [email protected]
Fees and funding
Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Levy funds to cover the cost of an apprenticeship or receive funding support from the Government.
If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3m, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.
Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. You won’t pay any tuition fees on this course.
Our team of experts is here to help form your organisation’s apprenticeship offering and guide you through the process.
Speak to your employer about this course and how it could be beneficial for your development.
Our expert consultants can meet with you and your employer to make setting up simple and straightforward.
Finding an apprenticeship role
To start an apprenticeship, you need to be in a suitable role and have the support of your employer.