Midwifery BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Students on our BSc Midwifery course will commence a curriculum based on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2019) Standards for pre-registration Midwifery education. The 2021 curriculum continues to build on the University of Northampton’s innovative active blended learning approach and will centre on case studies helping you to explore the importance of cultural competence, evidence-led practice and professional caring to ensure students can provide effective midwifery care. For Midwifery & Nursing – Daily Mail League table 2025 For Satisfied with Feedback for Midwifery – Guardian Guide 2026 Guardian data from the 2026 Midwifery subject table.
Daily Mail data taken from their University League table. Our Midwifery course is accredited by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative meaning that our students will be equipped with knowledge and understanding of infant feeding to UNICEF UK standards. This standard is internationally recognised as a mark of excellence as one of the top midwifery universities.
Key highlights
- Curriculum based on NMC (2019) pre-registration midwifery education standards
- Accredited by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative
- Infant feeding knowledge and understanding to UNICEF UK standards
- Active blended learning centred on case studies
- Explores cultural competence, evidence-led practice and professional caring
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — or above
- T-level: Merit — T Levels Merit grade in Science Access Programmes A kitemarked Access to Higher Education course with 45 credits at Merit or above.
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Midwife
- Community Midwife
- Hospital Midwife
- Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife
- Midwifery Team Leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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