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Midwifery

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • January 2028
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme aims to develop inclusive, compassionate midwives who can safely provide high quality midwifery care and are equipped with the skills to flourish within modern health care systems. Following successful completion of this course you will be eligible to register as a midwife with the NMC.

  • Teaching and learning is linked with practice. Simulation weeks before placement blocks enable you to practice your skills and build confidence for placement

  • Assessments: A range of authentic and relevant assessments designed to prepare you for midwifery practice

  • Skills: You will have opportunity to develop leadership, coaching, problem solving and decision-making skills

  • Wider opportunities to participate in university-wide wellbeing activities and inter-professional learning

  • Support: A well-established infrastructure of academic and wellbeing support within the University

  • Learning environment: You will study within an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment with passionate, nurturing lecturers

The course adopts a spiralling approach and will build upon your knowledge and understanding, professional skills, values, capabilities, and transferable skills as you progress through the course. Your time is split equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge during placements alongside experienced professionals.

The importance of developing strategies for self-care and emotional agility are important components threaded throughout the course and we are committed to providing a value driven, safe and supportive learning environment with a strong pastoral and nurturing environment, equipping you with the foundations to thrive and innovate within modern healthcare systems.

You will learn in our new midwifery simulation lab, including birthing pool, with access to a variety of clinical equipment to support practice simulation, preparing you for the variety of placement experiences. Work placements within maternity units of NHS Trusts are a core part of this course and account for approximately 50% of the programme. You will have opportunity to experience working across the whole continuum of care within maternity and reproductive health care settings, and be supported in placement by practice supervisors and assessors as well as University of Winchester based link lecturers.

You will learn from our supportive and accessible lecturers who have expert experience of working in a wide range of maternity and academic services. Throughout your studies, you'll also hear from a diverse range of experts, including specialist, clinical midwives from the local region and individuals with lived healthcare experience, providing you with up-to-date insight into this rewarding profession.
Interviews.

Accreditation
The University of Winchester is an Approved Education Institution (AEI) by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of this 3‐year Midwifery programme you will be eligible to apply for admission as a Registered Midwife to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.

Modules

https://www.winchester.ac.uk/B720

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • January 2028

Apply by
26 January 2028

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B720
Institution code:
W76
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
26 January 2028

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B720
Institution code:
W76
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

Accepted A Level pathways for this course:
Biology / Human Biology (Essential) 
Applied Science / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Statistics / Geography / Geology / Life and Health Sciences / Environmental Science / Psychology / Physical Education  / Sport Science / Health, Community and Social Care Studies

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
120-128

A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. 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.

Access to HE Diploma

We welcome applications from students who are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We normally look for applicants to have studied a course that is in a similar subject and offers are usually made in line with our published tariff point range.

Accepted Access to Higher Education pathways for this course:
Science / Allied Health Professions / Nursing / Combined Science / Health Studies and Social Care Professions / Pharmacy and Bio-Medical Sciences / Health Science / Midwifery

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE A*-C or 9-4 pass in English Language and mathematics are required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted BTEC pathways for this course:
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Medical or Biomedical Science)   
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Applied Human Biology  
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science, Pharmaceutical Science
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care   
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sports (Performance and Excellence)   
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sports (Development, Coaching and Fitness) 
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate / Foundation Diploma / Technical Diploma / Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science

All candidates must have significant prior rehabilitation/ healthcare/ support work, work experience in a paid or voluntary capacity in a relevant setting in order to demonstrate an informed decision to embark on a career in Midwifery.

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications).

If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant. If you have already have a DBS check and are signed up to the Update Service we will ask you to provide the original DBS certificate after an offer has been accepted. If you have lived or travelled abroad in the past five years, we will also need you to apply for an Overseas Criminal Records check for each country in which you have spent six months or more.
Health Checks
Applicants to this course will undergo an occupational health assessment to ensure that they are fit to practice. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted.
Interview
Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview on receipt of your application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7An overall score of 7.0, with no elements below 6.5 is required.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The Discover Winchester Scheme is designed to support applicants from specific backgrounds, who may have faced additional challenges in their lives and might otherwise struggle to access higher education.

Through the scheme we are offering eligible applicants additional support during the application process, a guaranteed interview to an interviewing course (subject to studying relevant subjects), a contextual offer and financial support to attend an Experience Winchester Day.

Learn more on the University of Winchester website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£16700

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website.

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