BSc (Hons) Midwifery at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Join our NMC-validated Midwifery degree course and take the first step towards a career as a midwife. We are unable to accept transfer applications from students at other universities. Accommodation guarantee and commuter support Guaranteed accommodation for Cambridge, Chelmsford and Writtle starters, and support for commuting students.

Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Over three years you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to work as a registered midwife. We start by exploring maternity care and the roles and responsibilities of the midwife. Year 1: Foundations of Midwifery Practice, Midwifery Life Sciences, Infant Nutrition and the Healthy Neonate, Public Health and Supporting Diverse Populations, Universal Midwifery Skills and Practice. Year 2: Medical Complexities, Obstetric and Neonatal Complexities, Emergency Midwifery Care, Developing Professional Practice, Ruskin Module. Year 3: Undergraduate Major Project: Maternity Service Improvement Project, Safe and Effective Neonatal Care Incorporating NIPE, The Midwife as Teacher, Preparing for Professional Practice.

Career pathways

The midwifery team made me feel welcome, their enthusiasm fostered my interest and encouraged me to reach my full potential. Our course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2019) Standards of Proficiency for Midwives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

128-112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent level 2 qualification, gained prior to the start of the course. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 ( Academic level with a minimum of 7 in each component) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Please note that the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) is not accepted for this course due to Professional Body Restrictions. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required. OU Credits will be accepted in lieu of A levels (120 credits will be expected in health or science subjects). Qualifications in aromatherapy, massage and reflexology are not accepted for entry to this course. This course does not accept applications for deferred entry. This course is available for entry to year 1 only.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 22,700 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online

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