BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Graduates may obtain the NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme (NIPE) qualification alongside the BSc (Hons) degree, which is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The first two years integrate theory and practice, while the third year is structured around alternating theory and practice blocks, with clinical competence assessed through the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA).
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 128 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 96 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate. Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course; see interview arrangements below. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check, an enhanced DBS check and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority prior to enrolling on this course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need to hold 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language or Literature, Maths and Science. Level 2 equivalents are not accepted. A Level: 128 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades ABB (or equivalent) Required subjects: Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology or Science subject at A Level or level 3 equivalent Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical Thinking. Extended Project will only be considered alongside A Levels if a relevant subject has been chosen. Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 128 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Health and Social Care; Science National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) T Level: Distinction overall Accepted subjects: Health, Healthcare Science or Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 12 at Distinction and 24 at Merit Accept
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Left higher education: 27%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 71%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 72%
- Access course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Antenatal Woman and Fetus
- The Intrapartum Woman and Fetus
- The Postnatal Mother and Newborn Infant
- Midwifery Clinical Practice 1 and Pharmacology
- Enhancing Midwifery Studies
- Complex Conditions in the Mother and Newborn Infant
- Midwifery Clinical Practice 2
- Introduction to Global Perspectives on Public Health
- Midwifery Clinical Practice 3
- Research Proposal
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at Birmingham City University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Midwifery at Birmingham City University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Midwifery at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at Birmingham City 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 BSc Midwifery at Birmingham City University?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.