Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons)

Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

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Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo

Subject Requirements:

An A-level in a Science or Health related subject, or recognised equivalent.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths, English Language and a Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component or Occupational English Test (OET) with at least a grade B (350 to 440) in reading, listening and speaking, and at least a grade C+ (300 to 340) in writing.

For further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

What employability support is available to Midwifery students?

Developed in-line with the proficiencies identified within the NMC standards and the values that underpin the NHS constitution, you will leave this course prepared for the workplace and with the relevant clinical experience to apply for professional registration.

On graduation you will have extensive experience of working with state-of-the-art equipment, in addition to relevant clinical experience.

Northumbria University boasts excellent links with the NHS and other organisations in the region and our students are renowned for their high level of skills, something that is demonstrated by our consistently high employment rates.

What work placements are available to Midwifery students at Northumbria?

The work placements you will complete whilst studying for your degree will provide you with experience of working in a real-life, multidisciplinary environment, something that can prove invaluable when applying for jobs. Additionally, in your course you will have the unique opportunity to carry a small caseload of pregnant people and families through their childbirth experience.

What career options are available to Midwifery students?

Midwives can practice wherever pregnant people and their families are. UK maternity policy (Better Births 2016) requires that all maternity services provide Continuity of Carer for pregnant women and your programme prepares you to work within these approaches, making you highly employable. As your midwifery career progresses you may wish to pursue specialist posts where you care for people with highly specific needs such as substance misuse in pregnancy.

Or you may wish to develop your skills to provide leadership support to colleagues as a Professional Midwifery Advocate, clinical leadership as a clinical team leader, or educational leadership as a Practice Assessor for students or as a Practice Development Midwife.  Your programme gives you a strong foundation from which to pursue service leadership, research and academic practice roles within your midwifery career. As a Graduate you may also wish to engage in further study or doctoral level qualifications.

For your next steps in nursing take a look at our Midwifery MSc.