Midwifery, BMid (Hons)
About this course
BMid in Midwifery. Half of the course is taught at university and half takes place in clinical placements across south west Wales, working with community-based teams, birth centres and hospital maternity units. The programme meets Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) standards, and completion enables demonstration of NMC Standards of proficiency for midwives.
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 125 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 37%
- Other Health Professionals: 28%
- Therapy professionals: 8%
- Health associate professionals: 6%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 83%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 455 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 86%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 15%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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 Midwifery, BMid (Hons) at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of Midwifery, BMid (Hons) at Swansea University do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Midwifery, BMid (Hons) at Swansea University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Midwifery, BMid (Hons) at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is Midwifery, BMid (Hons) at Swansea 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 Midwifery, BMid (Hons) at Swansea University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.