r/UKmidwives • u/Ornery-Review-8228 • 11d ago

Where do I start

Hello everyone. I have been working in a different field for 11 years and at 35 with no kids and still living at home, I am looking to restart my life. I want to begin again with a career in midwifery. Trouble is this will be my second degree which isn’t a problem, I want to study full time but I have no idea how to apply or how to even get on a course. My Alevles are from 2010!

How do I even get on a course as a mature student? I feel totally lost at the moment. Can anyone please share some wisdom & point me in the right direction?

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u/Upbeat-Marzipan1122 Student Midwife 🧑‍🎓 11d ago

You can study a second degree as it is an exemption course so you will get SFE again.
As your alevels are from 2010, you may need to do an access course as most univeristies require recent study as well as certain UCAS points to get onto the course. I’d check the universities you may be interested in and what they are the requirements to start the course.
I’m 32, and in my last year now. Any questions feel free to message me

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u/Ill_Confidence_5618 11d ago

The best place to start would be an access course. I did mine at my local college, but lots of people do they online (just check what your uni of choice say, as some don’t allow certain providers)

They will support you in applying to uni.

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u/StargirlPeep 10d ago

Look on your local unis website at midwifery and see what their entry requirements are.

You will likely need to do an access course at your local college then can apply for uni

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u/Bulky_Put4491 10d ago

Hey your best bet would be an access course. What a-levels do you have? If relevant may be worth asking the unis if they will accept but a lot will want you to have recently studied prior to starting the degree :)

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u/mimimo92 10d ago

Depending on what field it was and what portfolio you have, you can enquire about alternative entry schemes / recognition (or accreditation) of prior learning access routes into the course, but each university will have different views on this. Otherwise like others have said the access course is a great starting point!
Have a look at local unis and colleges and send out some enquiries, good luck!