BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

The BSc Midwifery course will prepare you to provide skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate care to women, newborn infants and their families as a qualified midwife. Midwives work across the continuum from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour and birth, postpartum and early weeks of newborn infants’ life. This course covers all aspects of midwifery including supporting mothers in a wide variety of ways after the birth; promoting breastfeeding, establishing feeding routines, bonding with babies, checking their bodies are returning to pre-pregnancy state, and discussing contraceptive choices.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be introduced to three dynamic themes: Universal Care for all Women and Newborn Infants, the Professional Midwife and Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants with Complications. You will also learn introductory clinical midwifery skills in a simulated environment as well as in maternity care settings. You will undertake a variety of teaching and learning experiences with academic and clinical colleagues, incorporating theory, clinical skills and practice.

Career pathways

An increasing number of Midwives now work in the community, providing services in the home, local clinics, and GP surgeries. Midwives often hold a caseload and provide care to a group of women throughout their pregnancies, births and postpartum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: BBBC to include English and a science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths or Applications of Maths is required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: BCC to include English and a science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths is required at GCSE grade 5/C or above if not held at A Level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English and a science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths is required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level English and a science subject. Biology is recommended. Maths is required at Standard Level if not held at Higher. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BBB/BBCC to include English and a Science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths is required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Alternative Qualifications For entry to year 1 we welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated above. These include: HNC in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences accepted in combination with other qualifications HND in a related subject e.g. UCAS code: B720.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 3 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,080 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 3 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-midwifery#apply

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