BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-Registration) at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Midwives provide care and support to women and their families throughout pregnancy, during labour and for a short period after the baby's birth. Offered in partnership with local NHS Foundation Trusts, the University of Greater Manchester's NMC-approved pre-registration BSc (Hons) Midwifery degree aims to give you the experience and skills to join this demanding yet rewarding career.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Principles of Safe Midwifery Practice, Physiological Principles of Midwifery Care, Public Health and the Midwife, Models of Care and Influencing Factors, The Midwife as a Safe Practitioner, Autonomy, Advocacy, Communication and the Midwife's Role, Universal Care for Women and Families, The Midwife as a Skilled Practitioner, The Midwife as a Colleague, Scholar and Leader.

Career pathways

On successfully completing the University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration) programme, you'll possess the knowledge and skills you need to perform as an autonomous, highly competent midwife eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A UK midwifery qualification offers excellent career opportunities and progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 UCAS points. Please note that this course is only available to Home students. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Health and social care and biology-related subjects are preferred. You must also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and, preferably, Science. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents. Qualifications gained outside England and Wales will be assessed on an individual basis according to guidance by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You'll be asked to attend an interview if your application is successfully short-listed. The interview process will involve face-to-face or online interviews with academic staff, practice staff and possibly PLECs. You'll also be assessed on your values, behaviours, communication and problem-solving skills. We're seeking students who can demonstrate commitment to a midwifery career, who have excellent communication skills and who are caring, compassionate and courageous.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=B720-D&code2=0014

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