Course summary
Become a midwife with BSc Midwifery at the University of Southampton, ranked 1st in the UK for Midwifery.* On your three-year Midwifery degree you'll gain the skills needed to make a lasting impact on the lives of women and their families through your in-depth understanding of the physical, mental, and social aspects of healthy and complex pregnancy and childbirth. This midwifery course is split equally between campus study and clinical placements. Placements will be in one of the five NHS Trusts we have partnership with; University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Sussex. You may experience a wide variety of other settings including community midwifery, clinics, and GP practices. There’s also the option to gain experience abroad in your second year. Research is a core element of your degree, and you’ll be able to do two research-based assignments on midwifery topics of your choice to further enhance your studies. *Guardian University Guide 2026
Modules
Our students study a range of modules that support them in their journey from student to healthcare professional. These modules establish and build upon the skills and experiences students benefit from on placement, which are integral to all our healthcare programmes. For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.
Assessment method
Assessments range from essays and exams to projects. These take place throughout the course to ensure that you are reaching the right levels of attainment. Your practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your practice mentor.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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:
- B720
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - B
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
T Level - D
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C) and Science (minimum grade 4/C) if not offered at a level 3 qualification. Recent relevant study within the last 5 years You may be required to attend a selection day. Satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks will be required.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/midwifery-degree-bsc#entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading & Speaking and with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £23400 | Year 1 |
International | £23400 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ