BSc Midwifery Studies

The Northumbria University, Newcastle BSc Midwifery Studies programme allows you to be able to seek professional registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) when the course is completed successfully. The programme makes students competent practising professionals, and it emphasises individual strengths, professional values, and research assurance. Students will learn through an equal combination of university and practice-based experiences, which allows them to achieve the skills necessary for professional registration.

The curriculum offered in the course entails a critical appreciation of the strengths and challenges in modern midwifery. The teaching and learning opportunities include lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. There is also clinical skills and simulation training in a dedicated centre, as well as tutor-guided online learning. The programme also provides group activities where students learn collaboratively, developing support networks and a professional identity.

Northumbria University is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with campuses also in London and Amsterdam, known for its academic quality and has a strong record of graduate employment. The university has been ranked in the UK's top 25 for research power and is a leading institution for graduate start-ups. The university also offers many different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across different fields, including engineering, business, law, and health.

To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. You can also upload your CV along with your applications to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• To be enrolled, you need to achieve 120 UCAS tariff points from A-Level, T Level, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or a Scottish Higher.
• International qualifications that are equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in each section. International students can also submit other test scores, like TOEFL and PTE.

For international undergraduate students in the BSc Midwifery Studies at Northumbria University, Newcastle, the annual fee for 2025/26 is £19,350.

Northumbria University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries for postgraduate students. This includes a 20% Alumni Discount for former Northumbria students. Specific, externally funded scholarships, such as the Aziz Foundation Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships, may also be available; however, applications for these are often managed directly by the funding organisation.

Graduates of the BSc Midwifery Studies at Northumbria University, Newcastle, work as:

• Midwife in a hospital setting
• Community midwife
• Midwifery leadership roles (e.g. ward manager, matron)
• Advanced clinical practitioner
• A midwife in a specialist area like perinatal mental health
• Midwifery researcher

International students should submit their applications directly through the university’s online application form. Our trained counsellors are available to help you.