BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Placements within NHS Trust maternity units account for approximately 50% of the programme, and students work towards proficiencies recorded in the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA). The final year includes a literature-based dissertation and a service improvement plan.
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Entry requirements
120-128 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points). A science based subject at grade C or above, or equivalent, is required. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable. Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis O-Level/GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C+ or Level 2 Education. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative. BTEC/CTEC: DDM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications. National Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma/ Technical Diploma/ Extended Diplomas in Applied Science. T-Levels: Health, Science and Healthcare Science, subject to the appropriate tariff points being achieved. Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 will be considered as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in
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What students say
Based on about 75 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Personalised Midwifery Care: Pregnancy Journey
- The Professional Midwife
- Personalised Midwifery Care: Birth & Beyond
- Participating in Skills for Midwifery Practice
- Enhanced Midwifery Care
- Developing Professional Self
- Complex Midwifery and Neonatal Care
- Consolidating Skills for Midwifery Practice
- The Autonomous Practitioner
- Perinatal Emergencies and Deterioration
- Promoting Excellence and Leading Improvement
- Proficiency in Skills for Midwifery Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £31,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Winchester do next?
87% 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 Winchester?
90% 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 Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at University of Winchester 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 Winchester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.