**What career could be more rewarding than one that supports women as they bring new life into the world? This course, with an accreditation by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, will enable you to do just that.**
**Why study BSc (Hons) Midwifery at BU?**
- You can opt to study at either of our campuses – Bournemouth or Portsmouth.
- With a strong emphasis on women-centred care, the course offers an equal balance of theory and practice.
- 50% of the course will be spent in practice placem...
**What career could be more rewarding than one that supports women as they bring new life into the world? This course, with an accreditation by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, will enable you to do just that.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Midwifery at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- You can opt to study at either of our campuses – Bournemouth or Portsmouth. <br/><br/><br/>- With a strong emphasis on women-centred care, the course offers an equal balance of theory and practice. <br/><br/><br/>- 50% of the course will be spent in practice placements, in community and hospital settings, where you’ll learn from your interactions with women, families, midwives and other health professionals. <br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be introduced to new equipment and skills in our simulation facilities, including a birthing suite, where you can familiarise yourself with techniques prior to going into practice. <br/><br/><br/> - Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered midwives and other healthcare practitioners.<br/><br/><br/>- 95% of our nursing graduates are either employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023)<br/><br/><br/>****Funding support: Midwifery students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year.**
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B720
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
128
144
128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject. Required subjects: A Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology BTEC: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway
128 - 144 tariff points from Scottish Highers including 32 points in a required subject.
128 - 144 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades including 15 level 3 credits in one or more of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology or Health Science.
32
34
32 - 34 points including grade H5 in a required subject.
DDM
128 tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
DDM
128 tariff points in a required subject.
128 - 144 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects including 36 points in a required subject.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A-levels including 32 points in a required subject.
M
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health or Healthcare Science
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £19,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |