Hi! Is anyone starting Midwifery at Bolton in April 2024?

Hello!

I’m also an April starter 🙂 I’ve only just had my place confirmed after my interview on Wednesday, do you know much about it?

Hi! That’s amazing. I had my interview in early December. I originally applied for the January intake, but was given April instead - probably a blessing in disguise.

I haven’t heard much from the university but it took about a week to get UCAS to send an email to confirm my place. When they sent this they also asked me to upload all my certificates, and once I did this, Bolton confirmed my place and that’s it. The university confirms everything much quicker than UCAS does so you know you have a place before UCAS send anything over which is nice so you’re not left waiting anxiously for weeks. All in all it took about 2 weeks from interview to the university confirming my place.

I’m changing careers from teaching, a mother of 2, aged 8 and 9, finally pursuing what I wanted to do. How are you feeling about it, and what’s your background? X

Oh, UCAS updated my application before the uni confirmed it for me haha! I had originally applied for Jan, but interviewing late Jan, the April is much better! I wouldn’t have wanted a late start to catch up! They did ask if I wanted to join the cohort though.

I’ve just got to upload my certificates and it’s sorted!

I’m a mum of three - 1, 2 and 4. I currently work in the NHS, but operationally, not clinical. I’ve wanted to be a midwife forever, even applied when I was 19, but it wasn’t the right time. I took the plunge in Nov and applied thinking it was now or never and here I am! 15 years later 😱

I’m still a little in shock and wondering how I’m going to manage with childcare etc. I’ve got it all sorted at the minute but if any days etc need moving I need to give notice so could do with a timetable sooner rather than later!

How are you feeling about it all?

Hi Both,
I have just applied for the Bolton university Midwifery intake for April. Please can you advise when you heard back after applying? I’m afraid from reading the above it might be too late for me to get into this years intake. Also how was the interview process, is it in person or teams? Any tips welcome
I am myself retraining as it’s something I have always wanted to do and agreed that the timing hasn’t been right until now, I probably wouldn’t have coped at 18, but I’m 27 now and I’m finally persuing my dream career!

Thankyou in advance!

Hello!

I applied in Nov and heard just before Christmas about my interview, I had initially applied for Jan intake and was offered both 🙂 so I wouldn’t worry too much yet. Have you had confirmation they’ve received your application?

There is an online literacy and numeracy module and then a face to face interview. It was really chilled and relaxed. Just be yourself in the only thing I can advise and remember why you want to do this.

I was exactly the same 🙂 never the right time so I’ve just gone for it.

Good luck! X

Hi,
No I literally applied on Saturday via UCAS - So some the other university’s have come back with a acknowledgment of my application - I did call Bolton today but they haven’t received it so will try again at the end of the week. I feel like I’m on a bit of a time crunch as my notice period for my current job is 8 weeks, so I need hand it in, in good time - I don’t want to prematurely quit 😅

Thanks for the interview tips - I have also started an access course but Bolton said they don’t need this from me, but other universities do - Which also starts this week. Everything is just a bit up in the air at the moment, but I’m just eager to get into the driving seat and start 😊

I started an access course too I’m currently half way through it but it’s very full on as I’ve condensed into six months 😱 Bolton don’t need it but my back up does so I’m in two minds to if I keep on with it - just in case.

Can’t you provisionally use holidays with your notice? That’s if you have AL left? Thankfully I only needed 4 weeks notice but I’ve given them 11 😂 I do believe the start date is 22/04. And they let you know quite quickly post interview which I’m always grateful for!

Where else have you applied out of interest? 🙂 I think Bolton did acknowledge my application a little while after the others, the admissions team there is really responsive though so I think that’s always positive!

I’ve just been offered an interview for the 18th of April - concerned it’s so close to the start date of the course! 😥

Oh no! Surely work will be understanding? If not you could always wait for Sept or even defer until Jan? I know the wait is awful! But at least it’s not rushing! Good luck for the 18th!! X

Hi everyone, I am currently a student midwife at the University of Bolton so any questions let me know 🙂 x

Thankyou! I think they are able to move it to next week which is good 👍🏻
I don’t think they september intakes, just January and April x

Hi Jess,
That’s really kind of you! If you have some interview tips that would be great! Also do you know in regards to placement, if we can do this in Manchester or is it solely Bolton hospitals?

TYIA x

Oh I thought you’d applied at other unis sorry - that’s why I’d mentioned Sept 🙂 but at least you’ve got it sorted now! Good luck! Let us know how you get on ☺️ x

Hi, yes I did haha, sorry I thought you were just referring to Bolton, which is my first choice really - So hopefully it all goes to plan!

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you, for next week! X