BSc (Hons) Midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 112 - 136 (Full-time) or 48 - 88 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. An Access to Midwifery qualification can also be accepted. You may find it easier if you have prior knowledge of health/healthcare so we prefer if you have relevant A-Levels, such as: Biology, Health and Social Care, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Physical Education, and Sociology. However, it is not essential to have these qualifications. In addition, you will require five GCSEs including Maths, English and Science at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). T levels: Minimum Merit overall in Health pathway subject (Health, Healthcare Science, Midwifery and Science). Applicants will also be required to pass an interview. The government has said it will remove the proposed legal requirement to have COVID-19 vaccinations to work, or attend placements, in health and social care. We & our practice partners continue to encourage you to get vaccinated for your & others' safety. English language requirements For those whose first language is not English, there is a requirement to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English through application and interview. An IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no section below 6.5 or an equivalent is also required. Find out more on our general entry requirements page. Professional checks Professional checks (DBS, Occupational Health, and character and suitability) are not required when you join the Foundation Year. They are only required when you move into Year 1, and you must pass these checks to progress. Foundation Year For students enrolled on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery with Foundation Year, the Foundation Year provides an additional preparatory year designed to support the development of academic skills, confidence and knowledge required for progression into undergraduate study. The Foundation year focuses on core academic skills, communication, teamwork and introductory health and social care concepts. There are no practice learning hours within the Foundation Year. Please note: If you are joining the 4-year degree route with an Integrated Foundation Year, the foundation year is not an NMC-approved qualification in its own right. The NMC approval and professional registration eligibility apply strictly to the final 3 years of the degree. Progression from the Foundation Year Students on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery with Foundation Year are not recognised as student midwives until successful progression to Year 1 of the programme. Progression to Year 1 is subject to meeting the University’s academic progression requirements for the Foundation Year and the additional professional requirements (including DBS, Occupational Health, and character and suitability checks). UCAS code B720.