BMid (Hons) Midwifery
About this course
BMid (Hons) in BMid (Hons) Midwifery, a midwifery degree centred on clinical practice and maternity care. The course involves an equal split between academic study and clinical placements in regional NHS Trusts, leading to eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year covers the foundations through Universal Midwifery Care: Antenatal, Universal Midwifery Care: Intrapartum, Universal Midwifery Care: Postnatal, Establishing Professional Self in Midwifery, and Midwifery Practice Learning 1. The second year progresses through Advancing Universal Midwifery Care, Evidence-based Midwifery Care, Complexities in Maternity Care, Developing Professional Self in Midwifery, and Midwifery Practice Learning 2. The third year builds toward graduation with Emergencies in Maternity Care, Autonomous Midwifery: Leadership and Practice, Strengthening Professional Self in Midwifery, Leading and Managing Change in Midwifery, Midwifery Practice Learning 3, and Progression to Professional Register: Midwifery.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including a science subject. We will accept the following A level subjects as a science: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology and Statistics. IB: 34 including 5 in one science at Higher Level BTEC: DDM including sufficient science units We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level Your combination of qualifications must meet the essential subject requirements for the course. Contact ug-admissions@york.ac.uk if you require further guidance. Wer are happy to consider the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.
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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: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- 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
- North East: 10%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Universal Midwifery Care: Antenatal
- Universal Midwifery Care: Intrapartum
- Universal Midwifery Care: Postnatal
- Establishing Professional Self in Midwifery
- Midwifery Practice Learning 1
- Advancing Universal Midwifery Care
- Evidence-based Midwifery Care
- Complexities in Maternity Care
- Developing Professional Self in Midwifery
- Midwifery Practice Learning 2
- Emergencies in Maternity Care
- Autonomous Midwifery: Leadership and Practice
- Strengthening Professional Self in Midwifery
- Leading and Managing Change in Midwifery
- Midwifery Practice Learning 3
- Progression to Professional Register: Midwifery
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BMid (Hons) Midwifery at University of York earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BMid (Hons) Midwifery at University of York do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BMid (Hons) Midwifery at University of York?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BMid (Hons) Midwifery at University of York?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BMid (Hons) Midwifery at University of York accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
Does BMid (Hons) Midwifery at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BMid (Hons) Midwifery at University of York?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.