BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Modules are aligned to the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA), and students undertake a Newborn and Infant Physical Examination module. The course features authentic assessment methods and simulation-based practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: Typical offer - BBC/BBB. IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- Wales: 10%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 30%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Skills for Midwifery Care
- Maternal and Newborn Care (Part 1)
- Maternal and Newborn Care (Part 2)
- Realizing Professionalism in Midwifery
- Anatomy and Physiology Applied to the Childbirth Continuum
- Interprofessional Research & Innovation
- Emergency Skills for Midwifery Care
- Complexity of Maternal Care (Part 1)
- Complexity of Maternal Care (Part 2)
- Complexity of Newborn Care
- Numeracy Competency for Registration No Credits (Core)
- Advanced Skills for Midwifery Care
- Critical Perspectives in Maternity Care
- The Professional, Autonomous, Accountable Midwife
- Newborn and Infant Physical Examination
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Midwifery at University of Chester?
99% 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 Chester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at University of Chester 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 Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.