Midwifery BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Midwifery BSc (Hons)
This blended learning course equips you with the knowledge, skills, interpersonal and cultural competence needed to positively contribute to the health of childbearing women and their families, through individualised midwifery care, promoting continuity of care, personalisation and choice. This blended learning degree is suited to those who are self-motivated and able to study independently online, with regular support from tutors in local areas.
• Blended learning course.
• Become a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as soon a...
This blended learning course equips you with the knowledge, skills, interpersonal and cultural competence needed to positively contribute to the health of childbearing women and their families, through individualised midwifery care, promoting continuity of care, personalisation and choice. This blended learning degree is suited to those who are self-motivated and able to study independently online, with regular support from tutors in local areas.<br/><br/><br/>• Blended learning course.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Become a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as soon as you successfully complete the course. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Weekly midwifery placement experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Regular online tutorials.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Campus-based clinical skills teaching.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Blended learning offers a flexible approach to your study, however please note it is still a full-time course.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunity for peer learning.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Variation in learning approaches such as online lectures, case studies, and IT-based activities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Holistic approach and experiences in professional practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 50% of online academic study/tutorials and 50% in clinical practice.<br/><br/><br/>• You will explore the normality and complexities of pregnancy and birthing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop skills to be a critical thinker and be a reflective learner.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn and be a part of interprofessional team working.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop the professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to work as an autonomous practitioner fit for the future.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• By the end of the course you will be able to promote health and wellbeing and provide autonomous care for birthing people, be an effective team member and support other midwifery students.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B72X
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade B at Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology or Sociology.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 at distinction level including 15 L3 credits biology. A further 15 credits at L3 must be at merit level. In addition, must have 5 GCSE’s grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Note the admissions tutor will consider the BTEC Level 2 in Science with a minimum of a merit overall in lieu of GCSE Science C / 4. If you do not meet the GCSE criteria please contact our Admissions Team for further support and advice.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
To include Grade 5 at higher level in a relevant science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Must be science related
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
120 points to include H1 in a relevant subject: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology. Maths and English at O1-O4 or H1-H7 is GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
120 points to include B at Advanced Highers to include B in a relevant science (preferably Biology/ Human Biology or Chemistry but Physics, Psychology and Sociology may also be considered). Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Extended Project
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
A level
120 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels including a Grade B in science, preferably Biology or Chemistry but Physics, Psychology and Sociology may also be considered.
T Level
M
Accepted pathway: Health. Typical offer will be Merit Overall to include a Grade B from the 1st year core component.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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