University of Southampton

Midwifery (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

This course will teach you how to become a midwife, and help you qualify with advanced professional accreditation. You'll gain the skills to make a lasting impact on the lives of women and their families, through your in-depth understanding of the physical, mental and social aspects of healthy and complex pregnancy and childbirth. Ranked first in the UK for Midwifery (Guardian University Guide 2025) This BSc Midwifery degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and on graduation you'll be able to register as a midwife with a Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) qualification.

NIPE is a programme Southampton pioneered before it became a national standard, therefore giving you an immediate professional advantage. Diverse, high-quality clinical placements make up 50% of your course, and you can experience exceptional clinical learning opportunities through our strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and private practice providers. Many of your placements will be

Key highlights

  • Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for registration as a midwife
  • Graduate with a Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) qualification
  • Clinical placements make up 50% of the course
  • Placements through partnerships with NHS Trusts and private practice providers
  • Covers physical, mental and social aspects of healthy and complex pregnancy
  • Ranked first in the UK for Midwifery (Guardian University Guide 2025)

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including one accepted science subject or AAB; if not studying an accepted science subject
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: AB — subjects to include an acceptable science subject or D In; combined with BTEC; subjects to include an acceptable science subject or D; combined with BTEC
  • BTEC: DDD — combined with A levels; BTEC Extended Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Midwife
  • Community Midwife
  • Hospital Midwife
  • Neonatal Examination (NIPE) Practitioner
  • Specialist Midwife

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £24,800 per year

Admission

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