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Midwifery

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Be part of a supportive midwifery community where we’ll help you on your journey to becoming a competent, compassionate and caring midwife. You’ll start strong from day one, beginning to learn hands-on clinical midwifery skills in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care from your very first week.

You'll develop your knowledge, practical, interpersonal and leadership skills while working closely with women and their families - through all the stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Clinical placements will support you in developing your midwifery skills in practice. You'll follow several women's pregnancy journeys and provide continuity of care through your case-holding experience.

You will be taught by our expert staff who are passionate about shaping the future of maternity care and who have been recognised both locally and internationally for their teaching excellence. Our teaching is research-led and, as an established regional provider of midwifery education, we work in partnership with four diverse NHS Trusts. This offers you a wealth of different clinical learning experiences across the maternity services.

Upon successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Our programme is also fully accredited by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, reflecting our commitment to high standards in maternal and infant care.

Find out more and meet our students on our midwifery page.

Why choose this course?
Learn in real NHS settings – experience placements in at least two of our four NHS trust partners, giving you a broad and diverse understanding of midwifery practice.

  • NIPE training included – gain in-depth experience of the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE), comparable to postgraduate-level training.

  • Graduate career-ready – our course leads to eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), so you can start your career as a qualified midwife upon completion of the programme.

  • We’re 8th in the UK for nursing and midwifery (Complete University Guide 2026).

  • 94% of health sciences undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Midwifery-BSc-Hons.html

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Midwifery-BSc-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Midwifery-BSc-Hons.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

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

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B723
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

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:
B723
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

A levels must include one of the following subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.

T Level
D

Health Science or Health with one of the following specialisms: Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health or Care of Children and Young People

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
ABBBB

The requirements include English, maths and a science.

This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB in a suitable subject.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, Health Professions, Social Science or Science.

In addition, GCSE English and maths are required at grade 4/C or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

3 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English, maths and a science. All GCSEs need to be achieved at the point of application.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

Must include a suitable subject.

This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB including English, maths and a science.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science, Sports and Exercise Science, Sport, Health and Social Care or Applied at DD plus 1 A level grade B.

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma at DD plus 1 A level in one of biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education at grade B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

30 Points including a 5 in Higher Level in a suitable subject or 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates including a 5 in HL in biology, chemistry, physics, sports, exercise and health science, mathematics: analysis and approaches, mathematics: applications and interpretation, psychology or philosophy.

English, maths and a science subject are required at standard level 4 if no GCSEs have been taken.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AB including one of biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education.

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

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Sports and Exercise Science or Applied Psychology.

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

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Sports and Exercise Science, Sport or Applied Psychology at D plus 2 A Levels at grades BB.

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate at D plus 2 A Levels including one of biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, sociology, psychology, mathematics, philosophy or religious education at grades BB.

If your qualifications are not listed, please contact mhssupport@nottingham.ac.uk for further information.

Applications for point of entry 2 or higher not accepted.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Health Checks
All offers are subject to being successful at interview, satisfactory occupational health screening, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Interview
You'll be required to attend a mandatory interview in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with no less than 7.0 in reading, speaking and listening and no less that 6.5 in writing As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language.aspx

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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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

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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