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Midwifery

Course details
  • MSc (PG)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
The University of Hull

Course summary

With a 50/50 split between clinical practice and scheduled classes, our student midwives gain the skills and self-confidence to support women throughout pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period.

You'll learn in the cutting-edge facilities of our award-winning new Allam Medical Building on this programme which boasts a 100% employability rating†.

By graduation, you'll be a qualified midwife – capable of providing a safe and satisfactory experience for the childbearing woman, her baby and family.

Official Team GB partners

Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.

What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.

We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.

Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb

Modules

Year 1

Core modules

Introduction to Midwifery
Communication
Practice Module 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Midwifery)
Practice Module 2

Year 2

Core modules

Introduction to Ill Health
Public Health, Society and Midwifery
Practice Module 3
Childbirth 1
Practice Module 4

Year 3

Core modules

Childbirth 2
Practice Module 5
The Neonate 1
Becoming a Midwife 1
Practice Module 6

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

Assessment method

Your time is split 50/50 between theory and practice. Simulated practice in our fully equipped Allam Medical Building alongside placements in local NHS Trusts and other care environments is integral to this programme.

When allocated a placement, you’ll be expected to work a variety of shifts to experience 24/7 care.

Theory sessions take place at the University and include lectures, seminars, workshops, enquiry-based learning, self-directed study and simulation.

Throughout your studies, you’ll be fully supported by midwifery academics, practice educators and mentors.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
B721
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

T Level - Not accepted

2.2 Honours Degree.

Applicants must have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or equivalent. Please contact the University for details of acceptable equivalent qualifications.

Applicants are required to have completed some form of academic study within the 3 years prior to applying.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
A professional reference is required as well as an academic one
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Applicants will be required to undertake a literacy and numeracy test if shortlisted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7This course requires IELTS 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in the writing skill and at least 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking skills.
We may consider an alternative English Language test for entry to this programme. Please contact us at admissions@hull.ac.uk for further details on acceptable equivalents.

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
International£17500Year 1

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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