BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Midwifery. The programme is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enabling graduates to register as midwives on completion. Students spend around half their time on clinical placements supported by midwifery mentors, and practise in a Skills and Simulation Centre and Birth Room. A £5,000 per year training grant is available for home students.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 7.0 in all other sections of the test (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on the English Language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C or above in a Science, Health or Social Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Sociology, Health and Social Care. BTEC: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science, Health or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science, Health or Social Science subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science, Health or Social Science subject. Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science, Health or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Health, Healthcare Science or Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 80%
- Wales: 6%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 16%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 12%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Context of Midwifery Practice 1
- The Context of Midwifery Practice 2
- Holistic Midwifery Practice 1
- Holistic Midwifery Practice 2
- The Midwife as a Skilled Practitioner 1
- The Context of Midwifery Practice 3
- The Context of Midwifery Practice 4
- Holistic Midwifery Practice 3
- Holistic Midwifery Practice 4
- The Midwife as a Skilled Practitioner 2
- Holistic Midwifery Practice 5
- Holistic Midwifery Practice 6
- Promoting Excellence for Midwifery Practice
- The Midwife as a Skilled Practitioner 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.