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Midwifery at University of Plymouth - UCAS

University of Plymouth

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Midwifery

Course options

2025 - 2026
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University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

26Apr
University of Plymouth - Open Day
Undergraduate
18Jun
University of Plymouth - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

This blended learning course equips you with the knowledge, skills, interpersonal and cultural competence needed to positively contribute to the health of childbearing women and their families, through individualised midwifery care, promoting continuity of care, personalisation and choice. This blended learning degree is suited to those who are self-motivated and able to study independently online, with regular support from tutors in local areas.

  • Blended learning course.
  • Become a 'Registered Midwife' with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as soon as you successfully complete the course.
  • Weekly midwifery placement experience.
  • Regular online tutorials.
  • Campus-based clinical skills teaching.
  • Blended learning offers a flexible approach to your study, however please note it is still a full-time course.
  • Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
  • Opportunity for peer learning.
  • Variation in learning approaches such as online lectures, case studies, and IT-based activities.
  • Holistic approach and experiences in professional practice.
  • 50% of online academic study/tutorials and 50% in clinical practice.
  • You will explore the normality and complexities of pregnancy and birthing.
  • Develop skills to be a critical thinker and be a reflective learner.
  • Learn and be a part of interprofessional team working.
  • Develop the professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to work as an autonomous practitioner fit for the future.
  • By the end of the course you will be able to promote health and wellbeing and provide autonomous care for birthing people, be an effective team member and support other midwifery students.

Modules

The first year of the course includes initial modules that will focus on the midwife as a professional and practitioner, clinical skills, factors influencing health and wellbeing, medication calculation and an introduction to research. The second year will build on essential midwifery knowledge and skills, and extend students’ understanding and application of theory and research to all areas of midwifery practice. The final year will include a research or practice development project, and enable students to develop the ability to support women with more complex needs through pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period (including the newborn and infant physical examination – NIPE). The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B72X
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor students requiring a Student Visa for Blended Learning programmes. Student visa students must be enrolled on a full-time degree programme at the University of Plymouth. The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs required at grade C/4 or above including English, Maths and Science

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7With 6.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.

English Language Requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Midwifery at University of Plymouth - UCAS