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Midwifery Studies Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Midwifery Studies Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Are you passionate about delivering the best and safest care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatally?
On our Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons) degree, you’ll learn how to provide individualised care for the mother and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the early days of parenthood. You’ll be encouraged to build your communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll learn from experienced midwives, via a blend of on-campus theory and clinical skill simulation, as well as gaining real-world experience via a range of placements.
Why Study Midwifer...
Are you passionate about delivering the best and safest care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatally?
On our Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons) degree, you’ll learn how to provide individualised care for the mother and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the early days of parenthood. You’ll be encouraged to build your communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll learn from experienced midwives, via a blend of on-campus theory and clinical skill simulation, as well as gaining real-world experience via a range of placements.
Why Study Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?\
We've ranked 6th in the UK (Top in Yorkshire) for Midwifery, in the Guardian League Tables 2025. Also, over 90% of students on this course who participated in the 2025 National Student Survey agreed that learning resources on this course were high quality.
The University’s new Daphne Steele Building on our National Health Innovation campus will enable you to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.
Also, our Public Partnership Group (PPG) and Health and Wellbeing Academy at the University of Huddersfield provides dynamic, interprofessional placement opportunities, enabling you to gain real-world experience in schools, community settings, and across various sectors. Through initiatives such as Get Set Goal and Restart a Heart, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning in practical ways, delivering health checks, wellbeing support, and CPR training to diverse audiences. Supported by experienced academic staff, these placements help you develop a wide range of skills, including communication, public health education, leadership, teamwork, data capture, and audit, preparing you for future professional practice.
Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website.
Professional Bodies\
This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Why Huddersfield?\
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Not quite ready to start Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)?\
Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Midwifery Studies.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A13-G71
Institution Code
H60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including a Biological Science (Biology or PE), or Social Science (Psychology or Sociology) and Health and Social Care, but excluding General Studies. If you are studying a Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree courses.
T Level
in Health or Healthcare Science.
UCAS Tariff
from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications including an A Level Biological Science (Biology or PE), or Social Science (Psychology or Sociology) and Health and Social Care at a minimum grade B. Alternatively, a Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Science ,Forensics and Applied Psychology, a Level 3 Applied Diploma/Extended Certificate in Medical Science at a minimum Grade B/Distinction or a Level 3 AAQ Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Human Biology or Medical Science at a minimum Distinction/Grade B is acceptable. General Studies, AS Levels and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are excluded. If you are studying a Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree courses. Double graded qualifications will be counted as 2 of the 3 qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
or above, including at least 30 at Distinction. The course must contain at least 18 credits in a relevant Biological or Social Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition, you must have GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or Ofqual regulated Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including a Biological Science at Higher Level at grade 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Medical Science or Biomedical Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £18,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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