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Midwifery
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateUniversity Park Campus
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 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 have been recognised both locally and internationally for their teaching excellence. Our teaching is research-led and, as an established 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 successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Why choose this course?
Clinical Experience
• Start strong from day one – Begin hands-on clinical midwifery skills in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care from your very first week.
• 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.
• 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.
• UNICEF Baby Friendly accredited – Study on a programme fully accredited by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, reflecting our commitment to high standards in maternal and infant care.
• NIPE training included – Gain in-depth experience of the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE), comparable to postgraduate-level training.
Teaching and Learning
• Modern facilities and simulation suites – Practise your skills in clinical skills suite before stepping into real-world placements.
• Learn from expert educators – Be taught by experienced midwives and researchers who are passionate about shaping the future of maternity care.
• Support every step of the way – Access a wide range of academic and pastoral support tailored to help you succeed in both theory and practice.
• Be part of a proud tradition – Join a well-established and respected midwifery programme with a strong reputation for excellence in education and clinical training.
• Make a real difference – Be part of a profession that supports women and families through one of life’s most important journeys.
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-U6UMDWIF.html
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University Park Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
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
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- Wales does not have vacancies
- England does not have vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland does not have vacancies
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
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:
- B723
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
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.
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.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
including a suitable subject.
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.
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
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.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- 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
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with 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.
English language policies and equivalencies 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.
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.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAA
- Highest grades
- CCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| England | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790* | Year 1 |
| International | £33000* | Year 1 |
| EU | £33000* | Year 1 |
* 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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