BSc Midwifery
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, a midwifery degree focused on maternal care, neonatal health, and professional practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the programme allows graduates to register as midwives alongside a Newborn and Infant Physical Examination qualification. During the first year, students study foundational health sciences and universal care through Anatomy and Physiology, Antenatal Midwifery Practice, and Introduction to Professional Practice, alongside practical placement experiences. The second year addresses complex care needs and emergencies with modules such as Antenatal and Intrapartum Additional Care Needs, Obstetric and Neonatal Emergency Care, and Midwifery Elective Experience, supported by continuous clinical placements. The final year prepares students for independent practice through Autonomous Midwifery Practice, Consolidating Midwifery Practice, and Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, alongside advanced research methods work.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including one accepted science subject or AAB if not studying an accepted science subject. IB: Pass with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level. OR Pass with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level including one accepted science.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
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: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 60%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 71%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 16%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 9%
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
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Antenatal Midwifery Practice
- Holistic Health Promotion in Midwifery Care
- Intrapartum and Postnatal Midwifery Practice
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Placement Experience 1
- Placement Experience 2
- Year Requirement Module 1
- Additional Postnatal and Neonatal Care Needs
- Antenatal and Intrapartum Additional Care Needs
- Midwifery Elective Experience
- Obstetric and Neonatal Emergency Care
- Placement Experience 3
- Placement Experience 4
- Research Methods for Midwifery
- Year Requirement Module 1
- Year Requirement Module 2
- Autonomous Midwifery Practice
- Consolidating Midwifery Practice
- Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Placement Experience 5
- Placement Experience 6
- Research Methods for Midwifery 2
- Year Requirement Module 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Southampton 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 University of Southampton?
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 Southampton?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.