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Midwifery Studies (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Coach Lane Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Are you passionate about providing safe and life-enhancing maternity care?

The BSc (Hons) Midwifery Studies has been developed to incorporate the future direction of midwifery practice, whilst drawing on the essential elements of midwifery. The programme develops students as a proficient practitioner there is investment in personal capabilities, exploring values and developing critical abilities and research confidence. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the BSc Midwifery Studies course has been designed to meet the requirements of the NMC, enabling you to apply for professional registration as a midwife on successful completion of the degree.Students will learn through an equal combination of university and practice-based experiences, that enables achievement of the proficiencies necessary for professional registration as a midwife, with a critical appreciation of the challenges and strengths which exist in contemporary midwifery and a key focus on people's wellbeing.You will engage in clinical learning opportunities during placement allocations within our high-quality Maternity Service Practice Learning Partners. You will leave this Midwifery degree as a confident graduate who is able to lead the midwifery care of childbearing people and their families.


Extended Degree

This extended degree provides an alternative route to higher education and supports those who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. It includes a foundation year where you will explore a wide range of topics relating to health, education and social care.


What will I learn in my Foundation Year?

In the foundation year, you will establish a solid foundation in key debates, theory, and practice, while developing research skills relevant to health, education, and social care. You will deepen your understanding of the broader factors influencing health, education, and social care, and will learn the necessary skills to advance to the degree level.The foundation year of the course delivered at level 3 which develops your ability to study in Higher Education is not accredited. Subsequent levels and years are accredited and deliver the knowledge, competencies, and skills required to meet the specific course accreditation requirements that relate to the approved accredited award title.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Free support for applicants through in-country visits, fairs, webinars, and one-to-one chats, provided by global and UK-based teams.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    9th out of 84

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    148 72%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    6th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    43rd

    14

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