How to become a Midwife?

[Cynical_Student]

I'd recommend Biology for A-Level.

Midwifery is a very competitive course. Not only because lots of people want to do the job, but plenty of trained Nurses are doing the course as well.

My advice would be to apply for Adult Nursing first, work for a year or two as a nurse, and THEN apply for your midwifery.

If you do, you'll be able to do your midwifery course in 18 months instead of the usual 3 years (you'll have the necessary background). You'll be in a position to do 'Bank Shifts' in other wards - meaning you'll get to know staff there AND earn extra money. Nurses wanting to do Midwifery are generally viewed more favourably then 18 year olds applying for the course - and MOST women feel more comfortable when their midwife (or the student midwife) is in their twenties.