BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Midwifery is a rewarding and fast-paced career that puts you at the heart of one of life’s most important journeys. As a midwife, you'll support women and birthing people through pregnancy, labour, and early parenthood – making sure both newborns and families get the best start in life. The BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice course takes a person-centred approach to care, combining biological, psychological, and social perspectives.
You’ll learn how to provide evidence-based care, address health inequalities, and support mental health, which are areas in modern midwifery. You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners and take part in placements with NHS Trusts across antenatal and postnatal wards, delivery suites, community settings, and more. On campus, you’ll train in state-of-the-art facilities like our mock hospital wards and the interactive Living Lab, and gain insights directly from patients and carers through our Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) programme.
Key highlights
- Placements with NHS Trusts across wards, delivery suites and community settings
- Taught by experienced midwifery practitioners
- Training in mock hospital wards and the interactive Living Lab
- Insights from patients and carers through the PCPI programme
- Person-centred care combining biological, psychological and social perspectives
- Covers evidence-based care, health inequalities and mental health support
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Our typical offer is 112-128 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent, which should include a science-related subject (biology, chemistry, or physics).
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Midwife
- Community Midwife
- Labour Ward Midwife
- Antenatal and Postnatal Midwife
- Specialist Midwife
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to a September 2026 place.