Robert Gordon University

BSc Midwifery

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

A midwife makes a vital and unique contribution to the wellbeing of women and families during one of life’s most important events. This dynamic 3-year midwifery course leads to both an academic award and professional qualification as a Registered Midwife. The programme is structured with approximately 50% theory and 50% clinical practice.

The BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon University is designed to stimulate students’ curiosity about childbirth and womanhood. A key component of the course is extensive clinical experience gained in hospital and community settings. Students undertake placements in busy obstetric units as well as remote and rural locations, allowing them to develop hands-on experience in caring for women and families who require specialist maternity care.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to practise as a qualified midwife
  • Covers care for women, newborn infants and their families
  • Spans pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum care
  • Includes care of newborn infants in their early weeks of life

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — to include to include English and a science subject
  • A-level: BCC — to include to include English and a science subject
  • GCSE: 5/C or above — to include Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 27 — to include
  • Scottish Highers: BBB/BBCC — to include to include English and a Science subject; minimum (widening access) offer
  • HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences accepted in combinatio; in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences accepted on its own Ad

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500

  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000

  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Midwife
  • Community Midwife
  • Hospital Midwife
  • Labour Ward Midwife
  • Neonatal Unit Midwife

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon University can pursue a range of rewarding careers, including:

  • Consultant Midwife
  • Clinical Specialist
  • Hospital Midwife
  • Community Midwife
  • Private Practice Midwife

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon University is £16,500 per year. Tuition fees are subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Applications for the BSc Midwifery programme must be made through UCAS. For guidance and support with the application process, you can speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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