Applying to Midwifery- evidence of study within last 5 years?

[SuchSweetSorrow]

I'm hoping to apply to do midwifery in September at the University where I studied my first degree. However, the entry requirements state that applicants must have evidence of studying within the last 5 years. I graduated 7 years ago.

I am going to contact admissions tomorrow but they are abit crap going by previous experience but does anyone have any experience of this? Is it likely they could possibly make an allowance by taking my degree and any experience into consideration? I realise it is fiercely competitive though.

I'm not sure what I could do that would count as recent study if need be

Cheeky bump

Nope, they won't make an allowance. Is so competitive that they don't need to make allowances.

You'll have to go back to college and do something. I know people who have gone and done an a-level at night class for a year to demonstrate recent study.

I guess is worth contacting admissions but I'd be amazed if they said it'll be ok.

Do a level 1 module with the OU?

Agree with Galaxy. Highly doubt they will make an exception as competition is so fierce.
Can you not just find, something or anything to study at school, evening class, open university?

You could maybe try applying for an April intake if they have one once you are sorted with the studying. If not you will have to wait until next September.

My friend did an interesting course with nct as proof of study, was over a few weekends I think.

Sign up and do a couple of OU short courses before September. You can use that as evidence.

Thanks everyone

That's great if they do accept level 1 as evidence- I have found a level 1 counselling course locally that could count then, will check.

If not an AS level at distance learning maybe? Or OU module.

The NCT sounds interesting, will have a look also thank you

Have a look at the Aspiring Midwives course offered by Expectancy. It has a home study option, but it can be done at weekend classes too. Check with the uni(s) you intend to apply to to see if they will accept it as a suitable course though.

I found out about the course through studentmidwife.net - lots of useful info there too.

Good luck!