BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery. The programme includes study of antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care, with training in partnership working, multi-disciplinary collaboration and managing complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The curriculum holds UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation, and final-year modules cover specialist training in the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE). Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Professional Register.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above, including mathematics, English language and science (must be achieved at point of application) Equivalents not accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. A level: 128 (applications with predicted grades of 112 and above will be considered). Your points must come from 3 A-levels (not including General Studies); points from AS Level or extended projects will not be counted. BTEC: DDD Access To Nursing And Midwifery Courses: 42 Level 3 credits at Distinction, achieved in one cycle and studied in the last five years. Scottish Highers: Equivalence of 128 UCAS points (applications with predicted grades of 112 and above will be considered) Irish Leaving Certificate: Equivalence of 128 UCAS points (applications with predicted grades of 112 and above will be considered) T level: We accept T-Levels and require an overall grade of Distinction, along with evidence of significant health and social care experience. UCAS tariff: 128 UCAS points
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What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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: 81%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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
- Accountability, Autonomy and Professionalism 1
- Safe and Effective Care 1
- Universal Care 1
- Additional Care 1
- Promoting Excellence 1
- Reflective Practitioner 1
- Accountability, Autonomy and Professionalism 2
- Safe and Effective Care 2
- Universal Care 2
- Additional Care 2
- Promoting Excellence 2
- Reflective Practitioner 2
- Accountability, Autonomy and Professionalism 3
- Safe and Effective Care 3
- Universal Care 3
- Additional Care 3
- Promoting Excellence 3
- Reflective Practitioner 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Salford do next?
95% 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 Salford?
92% 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 Salford?
The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at University of Salford 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 Salford?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.