Overview

Key Facts

The Midwifery Studies (Hons) course from Northumbria University develops students as a proficient practitioner; there is investment in personal capabilities, exploring values and developing critical abilities and research confidence.
Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the BSc Midwifery Studies course has been designed to meet the requirements of the NMC, enabling you to apply for professional registration as a midwife on successful completion of the degree.
Students will learn through an equal combination of university and practice-based experiences, that enables achievement of the proficiencies necessary for professional registration as a midwife, with a critical appreciation of the challenges and strengths which exist in contemporary midwifery and a key focus on people's wellbeing. You will also engage in clinical learning opportunities during placement allocations within our high quality Maternity Service Practice Learning Partners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Professional Midwife
Continuity of Care: Models and Approaches
Additional Midwifery Care for Women and Families

Skilled Midwifery Practice
Provision of Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Home: Courses begin at the end of September, and we strongly recommend that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Midwifery View 55 other Bachelors in Midwifery in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Code: B725

120 UCAS Tariff points - From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Applicants will need Maths, English Language and a Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19350 GBP / year

≈ 19350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Newcastle upon Tyne

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