BSc (Hons) Midwifery
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Midwives offer specialist support to mothers from the antenatal to the postnatal period, and work with a range of healthcare professionals to promote the best interests of a mother and her baby. Underpinned by national policy, our midwifery degree focuses on women-centred holistic care, combining theory with practical placements. Successful graduates will be eligible to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Students will have the unique opportunity to be Newborn and Infant Physical (NIPE ) examination-ready at the point of qualifying. Newly qualified Midwives at the point of qualifying should meet with and discuss this qualification with the Practice Development Midwives/Education team to determine how their employer will support them in their transition from student to practicing as a NIPE midwife.
Key highlights
- Graduates eligible to register as a midwife with the NMC
- Qualify ready to perform Newborn and Infant Physical Examinations (NIPE)
- Focus on women-centred holistic care underpinned by national policy
- Theory combined with practical placements throughout the degree
- Covers specialist support from antenatal through to postnatal care
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — 120 to 128 UCAS Tariff points.
- A-level: BBB-ABB — to include to include a B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Sport Science or Psychol
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall to include
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …accurately in written and spoken English. - Satisfactory completion of Occupational Health Check. - Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …Check. - Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Midwife
- Community Midwife
- NIPE Midwife
- Hospital Midwife
- Labour Ward Midwife
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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