Midwifery BSc(Hons)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B720

Campuses

Brighton- Falmer

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Midwifery BSc(Hons)

About

Midwives provide essential care and support for people during pregnancy, labour and early post-natal stages. See how a Midwifery degree course prepares you

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A-levels
BBB. Must include a science, psychology or sociology at grade B. BTEC
DDM in a health or science subject. International Baccalaureate
30 overall with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Health studies, nursing or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at distinction and 21 credits at merit or above. T-level
Merit in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T-level. Other T-levels are not accepted. GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least three GCSEs including maths, English language and science. Students with an Access diploma require maths and English. If you do not have the required GCSEs, find out which equivalent qualifications we accept instead. English language requirement
IELTS 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in writing – NMC requirement. Age requirement
Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins. Other qualifications
We accept a range of other qualifications but they must be equivalent to Level 3 and contain the appropriate amount of science content. The CACHE Diploma, for example, is accepted but only if specific modules are taken which fulfil the science requirements. For this course which leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a midwife, you must demonstrate the following:

completion of 10 years' general education

evidence of study within the last five years

evidence of commitment to the profession

provision of a personal statement which demonstrates the ability and desire to become a midwife

an academic reference indicating potential to study at degree level and indicating the applicant is of good character

a character reference, which may come from an employer if appropriate, or other appropriate person, indicating good communication skills, caring qualities and a positive attitude

passing of occupational health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

ability to meet travel requirements to attend placements

ability to follow a shift pattern that could cover any part of a 24-hour seven-day cycle.

Occupational health screening and vaccinations
You will need to complete an occupational health screening and we strongly encourage that you get all of the required vaccinations. Particular vaccinations are a requirement of certain NHS placement providers and are in place to protect you and the patients. Without the appropriate vaccinations you will not be able to undertake some placements – and this may impact on your ability to complete your course. The list of required vaccinations is updated by the NHS and may change over the course of your studies. Deferred applications
We are not able to accept applications for deferred entry onto this course. If you wish to apply for a later year of entry, we recommend waiting until the admissions cycle for that year opens – this is usually in October of each year. We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who form part of minority groups. Read our midwifery application and interview tips.

English Program Requirements

COVID-19 continues to disrupt exams and English language testing in some parts of the world. For 2022 entry, we have expanded the number of qualifications we are able to accept. If you have, or are sitting, one of the qualifications listed here and it meets our validity policy then you do not need to take an IELTS test, even if we asked you to do so in your offer. Please let us know and send a copy of your results so we can check your qualification.

English language, English literature, or English language and literature A-levels at grade D or above.
English courses from other UK universities, subject to subject to being awarded from an accredited institution and at the CEFR B2 minimum levels required and meeting all four components.
A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited university in the UK or a Home Office majority English-speaking country.
TOEFL iBT At Home test – check the TOEFL website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
IELTS Indicator home-based test – check the IELTS Indicator website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
KITE (Kaplan International Tools for English) - an easy to access online English Language test from Kaplan online that can be taken from home.
LanguageCert International ESOL (IESOL) Exam.
Occupational English Test (OET) – accepted for Medicine and a range of allied health profession courses, including Pharmacy, which have vocational training elements.

If you need additional English language training we have pre-sessional courses available.

All qualifications are subject to our normal admissions checks and the above is only a summary and not a guarantee that your qualification will definitely be accepted. If you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, contact the enquiries and admissions team for more support and guidance. If you are applying for a postgraduate research degree, get in touch with the doctoral college team.

We will also continue accept the standard English language qualifications detailed below.

Career

Careers

Our midwifery degree enables you to develop core midwifery competencies and equips you to confidently apply theory to practice. It leads to eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a midwife.

The degree will provide you with an excellent foundation for work in a range of contexts providing midwifery care and for further professional development in clinical practice, education and research.

The midwifery degree is offered in conjunction with local NHS trusts. Many of our graduates find that they leave university with a firm offer of employment from the NHS trust which provided their practice placements.

The degree also prepares you for further academic study at masters and doctoral level.