Midwifery (with Foundation Year) | Bournemouth University

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Course summary

What career could be more rewarding than one that supports women as they bring new life into the world? This course, with an accreditation by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, will enable you to do just that.

Why study BSc (Hons) Midwifery (with Foundation Year) at BU?

You can opt to study at either of our campuses – Bournemouth or Portsmouth.
With a strong emphasis on women-centred care, the course offers an equal balance of theory and practice.
50% of the course will be spent in practice placements, in community, birth centre and hospital settings, where you’ll learn from your interactions with women, families, midwives and other health professionals.
You’ll be introduced to new equipment and skills in our simulation facilities, including a birthing suite, where you can familiarise yourself with techniques prior to going into practice.
Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered midwives and other healthcare practitioners.
95% of our nursing graduates are either employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023)

Funding support: Nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding.Please note that this funding is not available for students on the Foundation Year, however you will be able to access it once you complete the Foundation Year and move onto the degree.

Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed to prepare you for the Midwifery degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree and begin your Midwifery study. The Foundation Year will be based at the Talbot Campus, Bournemouth. If you wish to study the degree at the Portsmouth Campus, you will be able to choose to this study location upon completing the foundation year in Bournemouth.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: B721
Institution code:: B50

Open days

Bournemouth University Postgraduate Open Evening
17 Mar 2026, 17:00
Poole
Midwifery Open Day at Portsmouth Campus
1 Apr 2026, 11:15
Portsmouth
Bournemouth University Undergraduate Open Day
8 Apr 2026, 09:00
Poole

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Data from:
This course and 2 other nursing and midwifery (foundation only) courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

26% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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95 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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