BSc Midwifery
Course overview
The BSc Midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University is designed for students who want to become registered midwives through a combination of academic study and practical training. The program equips students with the skills and confidence to provide patient-centred care, promote positive outcomes, and anticipate complications during pregnancy, labour, birth, and postpartum.
The learning areas covered include physiology, public health, additional care needs, newborn examination, professional accountability, pharmacology, anatomy, and leadership. Digital tools and evidence‑based practice are used in all modules, research methods and service improvement, with up‑to‑date professional guidance from experienced staff and guest speakers.
The teaching methods include seminar-based sessions, lectures, authentic scenarios, case studies, and online learning, while assessments involve essays, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), presentations, and digital video submissions. The program includes simulated clinical ward experiences in on-campus facilities and at least 4,600 hours of theory and practice over three years, meeting NMC standards.
Entry requirements
Applicants must submit a personal statement explaining their interest in midwifery, supported by an academic or professional background. A reference from an academic or employer is required, and students may upload a CV to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants typically require 112 - 136 UCAS tariff points, which can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.
- Alternatively, equivalent English proficiency qualifications like PTE and TOEFL are also considered.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Midwifery programme can pursue job roles such as:
- Maternity Ward Manager
- Midwifery Educator
- Midwifery Researcher
- Community Midwife
- Hospital Midwife
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BSc Midwifery programme is £15,150 per year for international students in the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.
Admission
Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.
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