BSc Midwifery
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery BSc, a midwifery degree centred on clinical practice and maternal health. The first year focuses on foundational theory and practice through Anatomy and physiology for midwives, Introducing professional midwifery practice, Introducing universal Midwifery Care, and Safe and effective midwifery care 1. Year two builds on this with modules such as Care of the newborn infant, Exploring additional health needs, Safe and effective midwifery care 2, and The Midwife as an Advocate. The final year centres on advanced clinical management through Leading and managing a midwifery caseload, Leading and managing midwifery care in complex cases, Promoting excellence in midwifery practice, and Specialist Midwifery.
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Entry requirements
A Level: ABB to include grade B or above in a Science, Health or relevant Social Science subject. IB: 6,5,5 with three subjects at higher level. 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options considered
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What students say
Based on about 101 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 87%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Other Health Professionals: 1%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 1%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 94%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 72%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal 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, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and physiology for midwives
- Introducing professional midwifery practice
- Introducing universal Midwifery Care
- Safe and effective midwifery care 1
- The midwife as an emerging practitioner
- Care of the newborn infant
- Exploring additional health needs
- Safe and effective midwifery care 2
- The Midwife as an Advocate
- The midwife as a developing practitioner
- The midwife scholar
- Leading and managing a midwifery caseload
- Leading and managing midwifery care in complex cases
- Promoting excellence in midwifery practice
- Specialist Midwifery
- The midwife as a skilled practitioner
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Birmingham do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Midwifery at University of Birmingham?
82% 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 University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.