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Midwifery BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Midwifery BSc (Hons)
**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.**
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Portsmouth: Lakeside North Harbour Campus
Course Address
Unit 103 - 1000 Lakeside North Harbour
Western Rd
Cosham
Portsmouth
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B720
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
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
Scottish Higher
128 - 144 tariff points from Scottish Highers including 32 points in a required subject.
Access to HE Diploma
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
128 - 144 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects including 36 points in a required subject.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
A level
128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A-levels including 32 points in a required subject.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
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