Midwifery
About this course
BM (Hons) in Midwifery, combining clinical practice with professional knowledge and ethics. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), leading to eligibility for midwifery registration on graduation. Students undertake clinical placements across North Wales and use VR simulation and manikin-based training to develop practical skills in a supported environment.
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Entry requirements
Unfortunately as this course is funded by the NHS and students have to have placements in the local NHS Health Board we are unable to accept applications from overseas (Non EU) students. The entry requirements outline the minimum educational requirements. If selected, applicants will be expected to attend an interview and undergo further screening for entry into the Midwifery course. All applicants must satisfy a range of entry criteria – consult the NMC’s Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes. NMC entry requirements include demonstrating good health and good character. The School requires all candidates to undertake a criminal record check and other requirements for demonstrating good character; the local Health Board will be responsible for setting the requirement for good health. The criminal record check will include an enhanced DBS check for the child and adult workforce including a check of the barred lists. Applicants who have lived outside the UK are also required to undertake a criminal records check in their countries of residence. Candidates with entry qualifications older than 5 years must demonstrate evidence of recent study at an appropriate level. For further information and advice please contact the School at health.applications@bangor.ac.uk. Academic requirements: GCSEs: applicants must normally have, or be working towards, a minimum of five GCSE grades A -C/9-4 including GCSE Welsh or English first language and Mathematics/Numeracy (or a recognised alternative qualification ), but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Offers are tariff based, 112 - 120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge: DMM - DDM Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM International Baccalaureate Diploma Extended Project Qualification Access: Access including Distinction / Merit profile (maximum 9 Passes) NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma Welsh Baccalaureate Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 - 120 points from a minimum of 4 Higher Subjects FETAC QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies: Distinction Profile General Studies is not accepted. We welcome applications from mature students who are completing an Access HE Diploma or who have evidence of recent study at *Level 3 or above in the past five years which meets our entry requirements; please note that we do not accept NVQ Level 3/QCF Level 3 as a means of meeting our entry qualifications. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com. *Recognised alternative qualifications for Welsh/English and/or Mathematics are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths (must be achieved within the last 3 years). The Irish Leaving Certificate minimum of O4 is the equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4. Interview and selection for Bachelor of Midwifery BM All applications for the Midwifery programme must be made through the UCAS system. The Bachelor of Midwifery programme is course code B720. Please see the information below “How to apply through UCAS” UCAS provides great deal of information including information on academic tariff/credit if you are unsure whether you meet our minimum academic entry requirements. You will be notified via UCAS if you have been shortlisted for an interview. The date, time and venue for the interview will be sent to you within this notification. Please visit the Interview and Selection for BM page to find out more.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
Modules
- Professional Knowledge
- Maternal and Newborn Health and Wellbeing
- Women and Society as Health Care recipients
- Introduction to Midwifery Practice
- Evidence Informed Practice (Interprofessional 2)
- Optimising Public Health
- Optimising Additional Care
- Developing Midwifery Practice
- Coaching and Supervising
- Promoting Excellence
- Optimising Midwifery Practice
- Proficiency in Midwifery Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Midwifery at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of Midwifery at Bangor University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Midwifery at Bangor University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Midwifery at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is Midwifery at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
How many students continue on Midwifery at Bangor University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.