University of East Anglia

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

To excel as a midwife the BSc Midwifery degree at the UEA will equip you with the skills, knowledge and leadership qualities you'll need to practice in all maternity settings. Discover a pathway where every lecture and every practice experience shape you into a compassionate midwife, armed with expertise and resilience. You'll graduate ready to support women and their families to navigate their pregnancies as their lead practitioner in all midwifery care, and able to manage and coordinate more complex care for those with additional needs.

In UEA’s cutting edge Midwifery degree, you'll study the latest research underpinning current midwifery practices and develop both your critical analysis and ability to evaluate evidence. You'll learn how to work in partnership with women as individuals and make judgments based on their specific situations. You'll then consolidate your learning by putting it into practice whilst on placement.

Our BSc Midwifery degree will also help you to develop in-depth knowledge and clinical skills related to the examination of the newborn. And you'll also learn how to support new parents emotionally and physically as they bond with their babies. With our Midwifery degree, you'll not only witness the miracle of birth but also become the pillar of strength and wisdom that new families cherish during this profound chapter of their lives.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to practise across all maternity settings
  • Clinical placements consolidate classroom learning in real practice
  • Develops in-depth knowledge and clinical skills in newborn examination
  • Teaches coordination of complex care for women with additional needs
  • Builds critical analysis and evaluation of midwifery research evidence
  • Covers emotional and physical support for new parents bonding

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent - check course page for specific requirements

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Midwife
  • Community Midwife
  • Hospital Midwife
  • Birth Centre Midwife
  • Specialist Midwife

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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