BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc in Midwifery, covering the full scope of midwifery practice. The programme is delivered through equal parts placement-based learning and university-based study.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include English and a science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths is required at GCSE grade 5/C or above if not held at A Level. IB: 27 to include Higher Level English and a science subject. Biology is recommended. Maths is required at Standard Level if not held at Higher. SQA Highers: BBBC to include English and a science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths or Applications of Maths is required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English and a science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths is required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- 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 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 91%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 46%
- Access course: 13%
- A degree: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 31%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £40,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University?
89% 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 Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.