BSc (Hons) Midwifery at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

On this midwifery course, you will work with highly skilled professionals to train as a midwife, supporting women, birthing parents and their families to access healthcare while boosting your skills and confidence. Throughout this degree, you’ll practice midwifery care in all settings, working with continuity of care teams, on consultant-led units, birth centres, and within the community.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Full-time: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme will fully prepare you for your future as a midwife, in line with the NMC standards of proficiency for midwives. You will study the important values highlighted in the NHS Constitution (2015), such as treating people with respect, dignity and compassion, and getting the basics right every time by putting women, birthing people and their families first. Modules include: Midwifery Practice 1; Universal Care 1; The Midwife as Professional 1; The Midwife as Scholar 1; Additional Care 1; Midwifery Practice 2; Universal Care 2; The Midwife as Professional 2; The Midwife as Scholar 2; Additional Care 2; Part 2 Practice Assessment; Midwifery Practice 3.

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Entry requirements

GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Biology or Combined Science at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal… Minimum entry: 112-128 UCAS Tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/66401568-331a-419a-87fc-95b70c5bc023/mechanical-engineering-with-year-in-industry-with-integrated-foundation-year?studyYear=2027

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