Overview

The NHS needs midwives. Midwives work in a range of roles and settings which need effective leadership. We are currently the only university in the UK offering a pre-registration midwifery degree with an integrated leadership component.

This unique Midwifery with Leadership degree at the University of Leicester draws on the experience and expertise of more than 40 years of health education at the University of Leicester, partnerships with regional NHS trusts, as well as the expertise of our School of Business.

Key facts

By putting leadership at the heart of the curriculum, we give you all the tools you need to qualify as a registered midwife - and also to progress further in the midwifery profession.

Throughout your degree you will be offered mentoring by experienced academics and clinicians with national and international reputations, as well as leaders in the midwifery profession and the wider NHS.

Careers and employability

This course will develop key employability skills that are important to leadership positions in healthcare, including:

Leadership and management

Advanced interpersonal and communication skills

Entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity

Evidence based decision making

Change management

Team working

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology for Midwifery Practice

Leading the self: Leadership

Professional Development

Psycho-social Concepts of Public Health, Health Promotion and Health Protection

Mental health relating to childbearing

Full systematic physical examination of the newborn infant

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Midwifery Leadership View 56 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

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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68

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: ABB (should include one science from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives not accepted.

GCSE: Maths and English Language at grade 5/C, plus a science subject at grade 5/C. Functional Skills not accepted as an equivalent to GCSE.

BTEC: DDD in Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care, Health Studies or Applied Science (including Medical or Forensic streams).

International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 30 points including grade 6 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths, or 4 in SL Maths, or 5 in SL Maths Studies, if not held at GCSE. Minimum of 4 in English A or 5 in English B if English Language not held at GCSE.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, which must include a science (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology). Minimum of O3/H3 in English Language and Maths.

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Tuition Fees

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26550 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 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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