Midwifery (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)

Why study BSc (Hons) Midwifery at BU?

  • You can opt to study at either of our campuses – Bournemouth or Portsmouth.
  • With a strong emphasis on women-centred care, the course offers an equal balance of theory and practice.
  • 50% of the course will be spent in practice placements, in community, birth centre and hospital settings, where you’ll learn from your interactions with women, families, midwives and other health professionals.
  • You’ll be introduced to new equipment and skills in our simulation facilities, including a birthing suite, where you can familiarise yourself with techniques prior to going into practice.
  • Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered midwives and other healthcare practitioners.
  • 95% of our nursing graduates are either employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023)

Funding support: Midwifery students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more about the funding.

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 4 years Duration
B720/B721 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 entry: 128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma of DDM in a required subject.

Required subjects for September 2025:

  • A Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology
  • BTEC: Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care: Health Sudies Pathway, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science or Applied Science
  • T-Levels: (Merit) Health or Healthcare Science 

Foundation Year entry requirements for September 2025 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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MAR

Adult Nursing Open Afternoon at Yeovil Campus

12 Mar 2025, 12:30 PM - 12 Mar 2025, 15:30 PM Yeovil Campus
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Midwifery Open Afternoon at Portsmouth Campus

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This Open Evening is for those who are interested in studying the following Nursing and Midwifery courses at BU: BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, BSc (Hons) Children's & Young People's Nursing, BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing and BSc (Hons) Midwifery.
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