BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery, covering pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Core topics include clinical skills, ethics and professional practice, data analysis, statistics and critical and analytical thinking. The course includes mandatory placements in community and hospital settings, and students have access to simulation facilities including a birthing suite. A foundation year option is available for students who do not meet standard entry requirements.
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Entry requirements
For September 2027 entry: This course requires 128–144 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades ABB-AAA) to include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent, including 32 points in a required subject. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grades DDM-DDD) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 19%: 123 offers from 641 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 53%
- South West: 39%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- Midwifery Practice 1A
- Midwifery Practice 1B
- Childbirth Journeys
- Fundamental Midwifery Care
- Promoting Health
- Foundations for Professional Practice and Research
- Midwifery Practice 1 (Midwifery Practice)
- Welcome to Midwifery (Promoting Excellence)
- Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives (Midwifery Knowledge)
- Women, Families and Midwifery (Care Continuum)
- Universal Midwifery Care (Safe Effective Care)
- Health and Wellbeing (Working in Partnership)
- Midwifery Practice 2 (Midwifery Practice)
- Research for Professional Practice (Promoting Excellence)
- Additional Midwifery Care (Midwifery Knowledge)
- Personalising Midwifery Care (Care Continuum)
- Medicines in Midwifery (Safe Effective Care)
- Health for All (Working in Partnership)
- Midwifery Practice 3 (Midwifery Practice)
- Evidence for Professional Practice (Promoting Excellence)
- Systematic Examination of the Newborn (Midwifery Knowledge)
- Optimising Midwifery Care (Care Continuum)
- Emergencies in Maternity Care (Safe Effective Care)
- The Professional Midwife (Working in Partnership)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £39,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at Bournemouth 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 BSc Midwifery at Bournemouth University?
94% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Midwifery at Bournemouth University?
19% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 123 offers from 641 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Midwifery at Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.