Midwifery, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Midwifery is an NMC-accredited degree available at the Preston and Burnley campuses that prepares students to become registered midwives. Students spend 50% of the course in theory and 50% in clinical practice placements across a range of maternity settings, using a case-based approach. The School holds UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award status.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules cover anatomy, physiology and psychology with a focus on the woman, fetus and newborn, public health and the transition to parenthood, law and ethics, quality improvement, the midwife as an accountable professional, and midwifery practice placements against NMC 2019 standards.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to join the NMC register as midwives and work across hospital, community and specialist maternity settings, with specialisms such as infant feeding and bereavement care, or progress to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 120-128 UCAS points at A-level (Biology, Human Biology or a health subject desirable); BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a health-related subject; Access course pass with 120-128 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass including 120-128 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level at grade M; five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths, English and Science at time of application; aptitude test or interview; satisfactory DBS and Occupational Health clearance. Applicants must hold IELTS 7.0 with no component below 7.0, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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