Does anyone know anything about Open University?

[mummytopebs]

I would like to be a midwife or go into nursing and think you can do this through open university. I have been on the website and had a look at a couple of courses that sound good but i am a bit confused about what you have to pay. Do you just pay for each module? or do you have to pay a yearly fee like if you went to university? Does anyone know on average how much it would cost to do a full degree through ou?

nurse training apply through UCAS. and
midwife training via ucas too

initial nurse or midwife training not available with OU

you apply via ucas.attend uni and do clinical placements

good luck

SM is right - you can't do the initial training through OU. OU is fab - for everything else...

no fees incurred for initial training and bursary paid

Actually you can do it through OU, but need a willing employer.

know people get seconded to the ft course paid salary (my friend did this and is staff nurse now)

Im studying chemistry and biology with the OU at the moment. Im hoping I'll be able to use my degree to get a place a medical school in a couple of years once the children are a bit older and I have a little more flexibilty!
If you're planning on nursing/midwifery then if you are able you'd be far better to apply though UCAS for a diploma or degree course at uni. If this isn't an option at the moment then the OU do lots of relevant courses which could help you gain a place in the future.
You pay per course. Each course is worth a set number of points (usually 10,30 or 60) and reflects the amount of work the course takes. The courses are priced accordingly, for sciences it seems to be between £100-£150 for every 10 points. There are 3 levels of courses, level 1 being the easiest through to level 3 being the most difficult. To acheive a degree you need to acheive a total of 360 points (120 at each level). For named degrees there is a set route, or you can do an open degree and take any course you like.
You can get full funding if you're on benefits or very low income and partial funding if your income doesn't reach a certain threshold.
They have a careers service who are very helpful.