Midwifery (Blended Learning) BSc

Course overview

Research-led and Russell group. Your midwifery future is bright and it’s waiting for you.

We are proud to offer one of the few blended learning midwifery degrees in the UK, in partnership with NHS England.

This course will enable you to become a future-focused, resilient midwife, equipped with the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care. You’ll develop and become a role model for other professionals and the women, birthing people and families you’ll provide care for.

You’ll be taught how to work inclusively with all women, birthing people, their families and others involved in care.

Our blended learning approach means you can learn via both electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching. It provides an innovative and accessible way to begin your pathway to becoming the best midwife you can be.

There's a reason we’re top 10 in the UK for midwifery and nursing (The Complete University Guide 2025). Change the lives of birthing people and children today.

If you're a UK student on this course, you may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year – find out more on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website.

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB including Biology or Human Biology at grade B or above. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

GCSE: Science, Maths and English (English Language or English Literature) at minimum of grade B or 5 - plus 2 others at minimum of grade C or 4.

Other course specific tests:

• In your application, you will need to show evidence of study in the last five years.
• You are also required to provide an academic reference, which includes a statement which attests to your character and good standing, and suitability to enter the profession for which you have applied.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All successful applicants will also need to pass disclosure and barring screening. The University has a policy statement on students with criminal records. For the vast majority of students who are resident in the UK the record will be checked via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The DBS check can only include background checks on your time in the UK. A criminal record check from other countries in addition to the UK DBS check may be required. Abroad this may be referred to as a "Certificate of Good Conduct" (CoGC), but the name varies.
• Occupational health assessment. Any offer of a place to study Midwifery (Blended Delivery) BSc is conditional upon a satisfactory confidential occupational health assessment, which will include a health questionnaire, and if necessary further telephone consultation and/or an appointment with an occupational health clinician. Screening for serious communicable disease, (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and a review of immunisation status and needs, which includes COVID-19, will also be arranged before beginning your studies.

You can find out more about our application and interview process on our Applicant Journey page.

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Career opportunities

Discover the midwifery job with your name on it

We know the first job you take after graduation is career-shaping. Paired with our strong industry connections, we’re confident our midwifery programme will lead you to bright beginnings. The course is designed to prepare students to become high calibre, sought after midwifery graduates.

On successful completion of the programme you’re eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a midwife. There are many opportunities for midwives – from rotational posts in hospitals or the community, to specialist practitioner and management roles.

Post-registration you might choose to study further, at Masters or PhD level.

In today’s complex health care systems, we’ll prepare you for what comes next.