BSc (Hons) Midwifery at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

On this practice-based course, you learn to care for women and birthing people through pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period, conducting at least 40 supervised births. The degree spans 39 weeks each year and prepares you for professional practice through roleplay, scenario-based learning and placement experience, weaving theory and practice together.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education | Department: Nursing, Midwifery & Health | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Understanding universal care for women, newborn infants and their families; Enhancing midwifery practice through public health; Participating in midwifery care; Developing as an accountable, professional midwife; Contributing to midwifery care; Systematic examination of the newborn; Promoting excellence: midwifery project; Demonstrating proficiency in midwifery care.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as qualified, registered midwives within the NHS or as independent midwives, or progress to management, research or teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: B711.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September

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