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Midwifery (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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UCAS CODE: B721

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


What career could be more rewarding than one that supports women as they bring new life into the world? This course, with an accreditation by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, will enable you to do just that.


Why study BSc (Hons) Midwifery (with Foundation Year) at BU?

- You can opt to study at either of our campuses – Bournemouth or Portsmouth.- With a strong emphasis on women-centred care, the course offers an equal balance of theory and practice.- 50% of the course will be spent in practice placements, in community, birth centre and hospital settings, where you’ll learn from your interactions with women, families, midwives and other health professionals.- You’ll be introduced to new equipment and skills in our simulation facilities, including a birthing suite, where you can familiarise yourself with techniques prior to going into practice.- Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered midwives and other healthcare practitioners.- 95% of our nursing graduates are either employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023)


Funding support

: Nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding.


Please note that this funding is not available for students on the Foundation Year

, however you will be able to access it once you complete the Foundation Year and move onto the degree.


Foundation Year:

We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed to prepare you for the Midwifery degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree and begin your Midwifery study. The Foundation Year will be based at the Talbot Campus, Bournemouth. If you wish to study the degree at the Portsmouth Campus, you will be able to choose to this study location upon completing the foundation year in Bournemouth.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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UCAS Points : 48 - 72

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University information

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    39th out of 81 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    124 60%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    19th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.57 71%

    62nd

    5

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