Midwifery Robert Gordon University

Overview

The Midwifery BSc at Robert Gordon University is designed to develop the skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate practitioners required for modern maternity services. This comprehensive programme ensures that students are fully prepared to support women and their families through pre-pregnancy, labour, birth, and the early weeks of a newborn's life. By balancing academic study with hands-on experience, the curriculum meets the professional outcomes set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Why Midwifery at Robert Gordon University?

The university holds a prestigious reputation in this field, being ranked as the top institution in Scotland for Nursing and Midwifery by The Mail University Guide 2025. Students benefit from exceptional career prospects, with the Guardian University Guide 2026 naming it the best in the UK for employability in this sector. Facilities include a dedicated Clinical Skills Centre featuring a simulated ward area that replicates a real hospital environment for safe practice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is split equally between university-based theory and clinical placement settings to ensure a strong link between learning and practice. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Universal Care for all Women and Newborn Infants
• Professional Midwife
• Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants with Complications
• Clinical Midwifery Skills

Year 2

• Midwifery Practice within Maternity Care Teams
• Working in Partnership with Women and Families

Year 3

• Midwifery Care

Careers with Midwifery

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after and typically secure employment immediately after qualifying. Many choose to work within the NHS in hospital settings, covering antenatal, labour, and postnatal wards. There is also an increasing trend for midwives to work within the community, providing essential services in local clinics, GP surgeries, or through home visits.

Beyond clinical practice, the degree provides a foundation for diverse career paths in healthcare. Graduates may progress into roles involving clinical leadership, midwifery management, or academic research. Some professionals eventually specialise in specific areas such as perinatal care or choose to work as independent practitioners. The programme ensures you possess the transferable skills required for education and management roles within the global healthcare sector.