11Oct
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
A Brighton Midwifery degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you’ll provide essential care, advice and support to women and their families during pregnancy, labour and early post-natal stages. This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Midwifery BSc(Hons) means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a midwife in the UK. Brighton also holds the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) full accreditation. At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to develop your core midwifery skills. You’ll spend 50% of your course on placement in healthcare settings and build your confidence and skills by taking part in realistic training scenarios and simulation in our specialist midwifery facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton midwifery graduates have successful careers in both the NHS and the private sector. In the most recent graduate outcomes survey 100% of our graduates said they find their work meaningful. Top reasons to choose this course
- Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Brighton holds the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) full accreditation.
- Our simulation suite includes a replica hospital room and home birthing room.
- Share learning with other health specialisms, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration by sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
- Opportunity to gain a global perspective on an overseas placement.
- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Modules
Year 1 In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in the science and art of midwifery, exploring the journey from preconception through to early parenthood. You’ll gain essential knowledge in anatomy, physiology, medicines management and evidence-based care, while developing practical skills. Alongside academic learning, you’ll begin clinical placements where you'll apply your skills in a real-world setting, fully supported by a team of experts. Core modules Pregnancy Beginnings Pregnancy Birth Beyond Birth Clinical Assessment of Practice 1 Course Hours Requirements for Midwifery Year 2 In your second year, you will deepen your expertise by exploring the complexities of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. You’ll learn to assess and manage complications, respond to emergencies and support women and families through challenging situations – developing confidence in your clinical judgement and decision-making. Clinical placements continue to play a vital role, allowing you to refine your skills and deliver safe, compassionate care in more advanced scenarios. Core modules Managing Midwifery Emergencies Contemporary Midwifery and Research Complexities and Childbearing in Midwifery Clinical Assessment of Practice 2 Course Hours Requirement of Midwifery 2 Final year In your final year, you’ll prepare to step confidently into your role as a qualified midwife, developing the autonomy, leadership and clinical expertise needed for professional registration. You will refine your ability to deliver continuity of care, undertake newborn examinations and lead improvements in practice – all while deepening your understanding of legal, ethical and professional responsibilities. You’ll also explore a topic you’re passionate about through an independent project, helping you to critically evaluate evidence and shape your future contribution to midwifery. Core modules Future Midwife Contemporary Midwifery Project Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Clinical Assessment of Practice 3 Course Hours Requirement of Midwifery 3
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course does not take applications from International applicants who require a Tier 4 visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Age requirement: Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins. Deferred applications: We are not able to accept applications for deferred entry onto this course. If you wish to apply for a later year of entry, we recommend waiting until the admissions cycle for that year opens – this is usually in October of each year.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT