BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery, preparing students for registration as midwives. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. The course allocates 50% of learning time in clinical settings including hospitals, community clinics and home birth services. Students undertake interprofessional learning alongside other healthcare professions.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C / 4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Please note that if you do not have this GCSE profile please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk and they will be happy to advise you further. A level: 120 points from a minimum of 2 A levels to include Grade B in relevant subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Psychology or Sociology. Access to HE Diploma: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 at distinction level including 15 L3 credits biology. A further 15 credits at L3 must be at merit level. In addition, must have GCSE grade C / 4 or above in Mathematics, English and Science. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DDM in a Health/Science related subject. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall, to include Grade 5 in a science related subject at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. T level: Accepted pathway: Health. Must achieve a Merit overall to include a grade B in the Year One Core Component. Enhancing your application: Meeting the academic minimum does not guarantee you a place, you need to make sure that you are strong across all sections of your application form. Read more about enhancing your application NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution .
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- South West: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Midwifery Practice
- Biology for Midwifery
- Wider Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
- Pharmacology and Medicines Management
- Evidence Based Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Developing Midwifery Practice
- Reproductive Health and Pregnancy
- Physiological Childbirth and additional needs
- Postnatal and Neonatal Care
- Developing Evidence Based Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Advancing Midwifery Practice
- Complexity in Midwifery (1)
- Complexity in Midwifery (2)
- Research and Quality Improvement
- Interprofessional Learning 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Plymouth do next?
90% 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 Plymouth?
91% 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 Plymouth?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.