Midwifery BMid (Hon)
Course Overview - Midwifery BMid (Hon)
The course is an undergraduate, pre-registration programme over three years for those taking the bachelors in Midwifery route and over four years for those who choose to take the masters in Midwifery route.
Successful completion of either route will lead to registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
You will split your time on the course equally between theory study and clinical learning in practice learning environments. The theory component will be delivered in a blend of face-to-face and online teaching, including face-to-face lectures, tu...
The course is an undergraduate, pre-registration programme over three years for those taking the bachelors in Midwifery route and over four years for those who choose to take the masters in Midwifery route.<br/><br/>Successful completion of either route will lead to registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.<br/><br/>You will split your time on the course equally between theory study and clinical learning in practice learning environments. The theory component will be delivered in a blend of face-to-face and online teaching, including face-to-face lectures, tutorials and seminars, clinical teaching in our skills laboratories, online lectures and seminars, guided independent and self-directed study.<br/><br/>All teaching is provided by academic staff who are qualified midwives or other professionals with qualifications related to health.<br/><br/>Learning in clinical practice will take place under the supervision of qualified midwives and other health professionals within local NHS maternity services.<br/><br/>To enhance your experience, you will move to a new NHS Trust site at the start of your second year. Your knowledge, attitude and skills will be assessed using a variety of methods, including written academic assignments, written examinations, viva voce examinations, clinical skills examinations in the skills laboratories and assessment of performance in clinical practice using the national, NMC validated Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement.<br/><br/>You will be supported by your academic advisor to decide to extend your studies by 10 months and take the integrated masters in midwifery, which depends on your performance during Years 1 and 2. Tuition fees apply to the fourth year, and student finance is available.<br/><br/>The integrated masters will support your further development in leadership, clinical practice, critical thinking, education and research through examination of new insights related to and at the forefront of midwifery practice. Successful completion of the integrated masters in midwifery will give you a step-up as you prepare for your career progression. <br/><br/><strong>What do midwives do?</strong><br/><br/>Midwives are the main providers of care for the majority of childbearing women, people and their families throughout pregnancy, labour and the first few weeks after the birth. Midwives assess their wellbeing and needs, provide information on a wide range of issues, work with them to plan and provide their care, promote the health of the family, teach skills for labour and parenthood and support them and their partners throughout the childbearing process. Midwives work with and refer to a range of other professionals to provide high-quality care to birthing women and people.<br/><br/>Our midwifery course will develop you into a highly employable, compassionate midwife.<br/><br/>You will follow a person-centred approach to midwifery care based on our curriculum that has been underpinned by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency for Midwives.<br/><br/>Our course also includes themes such as applying bioscience knowledge to practice, tackling health inequalities through continuity of midwifery care and public health and evidence-based practice through research skills.<br/><br/>Your study time will be divided equally between academic and practice-based learning , enabling you to apply theory to clinical care. You will learn from some of the countrys leading midwifery lecturers, health researchers and clinicians, as well as experts from across the University.<br/><br/>Upon graduation, you will be able to register with the NMC and practice midwifery anywhere in the UK, as well as in many other parts of the world.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B720
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We require Scottish Highers/ Advanced Highers at grades AABBC / ABBBB, including Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above preferably with one subject at Advanced Higher level. English Language, Mathematics and Science, not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). We also require at least five National Grade 5 qualifications (in a range of subjects) at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are 39 level 3 credits at Distinction and six level 3 credits may be at Merit. 30 level 3 credits must be in health or science subjects, and these must include human biology. We normally require five GCSE subjects at grade B/5. English Language, Mathematics and Science are required subjects however we will accept these with a minimum grade of C/4 (provided you have grade B/5 in five different subjects). We do not accept equivalents to GCSE for Mathematics and English Language. If you are a mature applicant and do not meet the GCSE requirements, please contact the admissions team directly.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, including Biology or Chemistry. You may also apply without science if you have 35 points, 6, 6, 5 at higher level including at least one relevant subject eg psychology, sociology or geography.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). If studying Health and Social Care applicants should select the following 2 optional units: Infection Prevention & Control and Physiological Disorders and their Care. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades D*DD.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including a minimum of five GCSES/iGCSES at grade 5 (B). GCSE/IGCSE English Language, Science and Mathematics are required subjects, however we will accept these at grade 4 (C) provided applicants have
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). If studying Health and Social Care applicants should select the following 3 optional units: Psychological Perspectives; Physiological Disorders and their Care and Nutritional Health. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades D*D plus an A-level in Biology or Chemistry at Grade B.
AS
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades D*D plus an additional A-level at grade A/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades D*DD with a third of the units undertaken in science or science-related subjects.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We require Scottish Highers/ Advanced Highers at grades AABBC / ABBBB, including Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above preferably with one subject at Advanced Higher level. English Language, Mathematics and Science, not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). We also require at least five National Grade 5 qualifications (in a range of subjects) at grade B.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-levels at grades at grades A/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two additional A-levels at grade A/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
D*D
DD
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades D*D or DD plus two A-levels at grades A/B which must include Biology or Chemistry.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D*
D
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D*, plus two A-levels at grades B/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry or Technical Extended Certificate grade D plus two A-levels at grades A/B which must include Biology or Chemistry.
A level
A,A,B
A,B,B
AAB - ABB. ABB, including a science such asBiology, Chemistry or Applied Science. Applicants who are not studying biology or chemistry A-level may apply if they are studying another relevant subject, such asPsychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care. AAB, for applicants studying a related subject not including biology or chemistry. Please contact the Admissions office to ask about other relevant subjects. If you receive an offer from us but have not previously studied human biology, we may recommend that you do some human biology reading prior to commencing the course. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB - BBB, including a science such asBiology, Chemistry or Applied Science. Applicants who are not studying biology or chemistry A-level may appl
T Level
We will accept the Health pathway only and require an overall grade of Distinction.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We require minimum grade A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and usually two A-levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be: two A-levels at grades AB including Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science and not including General Studies, or; two A-levels at grades AA including a relevant subject (eg Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care) and not including General Studies. For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
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