BSc Midwifery
About this course
BSc (Hons) Midwifery is a midwifery degree that trains students to provide comprehensive care for women, birthing people, newborns, and families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, enabling graduates to register as a midwife, and incorporates extensive practical experience across community and hospital settings. The first year covers foundational principles through Midwifery Practice 1, Universal Care 1, The Midwife as Professional 1, and The Midwife as Scholar 1, introducing legal frameworks, anatomy, and evidence-based practice. The second year advances clinical knowledge and emergency management through modules such as Midwifery Practice 2, Universal Care 2, The Midwife as Professional 2, The Midwife as Scholar 2, and Additional Care 2. The final year focuses on advanced practice, physical assessment, and independent study through Midwifery Practice 3, Physical Assessment and Management of the Newborn, The Midwife as Scholar 3, and Midwife as Professional 3.
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Entry requirements
112-128 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Biology or Combined Science at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here . In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here . If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. GCSEs: GCSE English Language, Maths and Biology (or Combined Science) at C/4 or above. A-levels: BBC-ABB preferably to include Biology or PE grade B (40 points). T-levels: M. All T-levels are accepted however Healthcare Science and Health are recommended. Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit to include preferably with 21 credits in Biology or Human Physiology. Scottish Highers: BBBB-AAAB to preferable include A in Biology. Irish LC Highers: A2x3, B2 – A1, A2x 3 preferable to include A2 in Biology.
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 10%
- North West: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 35%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Midwifery Practice 1
- Universal Care 1
- The Midwife as Professional 1
- The Midwife as Scholar 1
- Additional Care 1
- Midwifery Practice 2
- Universal Care 2
- The Midwife as Professional 2
- The Midwife as Scholar 2
- Additional Care 2
- Part 2 Practice Assessment
- Midwifery Practice 3
- Physical Assessment and Management of the Newborn
- The Midwife as Scholar 3
- Midwife as Professional 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,500. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Midwifery.
What do graduates of BSc Midwifery at University of Cumbria do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Midwifery at University of Cumbria?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Midwifery at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Midwifery at University of Cumbria accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.
How many students continue on BSc Midwifery at University of Cumbria?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.