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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
Midwifery
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course summary
The BSc Midwifery course will prepare you to provide skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate care to women, newborn infants and their families as a qualified midwife. Midwives work across the continuum from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour and birth, postpartum and early weeks of newborn infants’ life.
This course covers all aspects of midwifery including supporting mothers in a wide variety of ways after the birth; promoting breastfeeding, establishing feeding routines, bonding with babies, checking their bodies are returning to pre-pregnancy state, and discussing contraceptive choices. Furthermore, you will develop knowledge and positive role modelling to promote leadership in midwifery.
There is a strong focus on linking theory to practice with 50% of the course delivered in placement settings and the other 50% supplying you with academic theory within the university.
Modules
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended).
Maths is also required at GCSE level grade 5 if not held at A-Level.
Maths is also required at GCSE level grade 5 if not held at A-Level.
T LevelPass (C and above)
Accepted in combination with A Level English and a Science subject at grade C. Maths is also required at GCSE grade 5.
HNC (BTEC)P
Accepted when combined with other qualifications. English and Science are also required at Scottish Higher/A Level. Maths may also be required at National 5/GCSE grade C or above.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Scottish HNCPass
Accepted when combined with other qualifications. English and Science are also required at Scottish Higher/A Level. Maths may also be required at National 5/GCSE grade C or above.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Scottish HNDPass
Accepted when combined with other qualifications. English and Science are also required at Scottish Higher/A Level. Maths may also be required at National 5/GCSE grade C or above.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Scottish HigherBBBC
To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended).
Maths or Applications of Maths is required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher Level.
Maths or Applications of Maths is required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher Level.
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 45 Pass: 15
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. English, Maths and a Science subject is required at higher level.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 27
To include Higher Level English and a Science Subject (Biology is recommended).
Maths is also required at Standard Level if not held at Higher.
Maths is also required at Standard Level if not held at Higher.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
English and a Science are required at A Level.
Maths is also required at GCSE level grade 5 if not held at A-Level.
Maths is also required at GCSE level grade 5 if not held at A-Level.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H3H3H3
To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended).
Maths is also required at O3 if not held Higher.
Maths is also required at O3 if not held Higher.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended).
Maths or Applications of Maths is required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher Level.
Maths or Applications of Maths is required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher Level.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | All applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of 7.0 with a score of 7.0 in all elements apart from writing where minimum score is 6.5. Appropriate equivalents will be considered. |
We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more at the URL providedhttps://www.rgu.ac.uk/english
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.
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9535* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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