BSc (Hons) Midwifery (blended learning) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Midwifery (blended learning) is a three-year full-time pre-registration midwifery degree combining flexible online study with regular tutor support and about half of the time in clinical practice across the South West. It is suited to self-motivated students able to study independently online.

Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers the midwife as professional and practitioner, clinical skills, factors influencing health and wellbeing, medication calculation and an introduction to research. Year 2 builds midwifery knowledge and applies theory and research across midwifery practice. The final year includes a research or practice development project and care for women with more complex needs, including the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE).

Career pathways

Graduates qualify to register as midwives, supporting women through pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period in NHS and other settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS points (contextual offers typically 8 points lower). GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and Science. A levels: 120 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Psychology or Sociology. Access to HE Diploma: named diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 at Distinction including 15 level 3 Biology credits, and a further 15 at Merit. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM with a strong science/health element. International Baccalaureate: 30 points including 5 at Higher Level in a science subject. T level: Health pathway, Merit overall including grade B in the Year One core component. Applicants must be 18 or over at start, show academic study within the last five years, pass DBS and occupational health checks, submit a strong personal statement and an academic or employer reference, and attend an interview. International applicants without GCSE English grade C/4 need IELTS overall 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each element.

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

Duration: 3 years

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