This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
University of East Anglia UEA has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Overview To excel as a midwife the BSc Midwifery degree at the UEA will equip you with the skills, knowledge and leadership qualities you'll need to practice in all maternity settings. Discover a pathway where every lecture and every practice experience shape you into a compassionate midwife, armed with expertise and resilience. You'll graduate ready to support women and their families to navigate their pregnancies as their lead practitioner in all midwifery care, and able to manage and coordinate more complex care for those with additional needs. In UEA’s cutting edge Midwifery degree, you'll study the latest research underpinning current midwifery practices and develop both your critical analysis and ability to evaluate evidence. You'll learn how to work in partnership with women as individuals and make judgments based on their specific situations. You'll then consolidate your learning by putting it into practice whilst on placement. Our BSc Midwifery degree will also help you to develop in-depth knowledge and clinical skills related to the examination of the newborn. And you'll also learn how to support new parents emotionally and physically as they bond with their babies. With our Midwifery degree, you'll not only witness the miracle of birth but also become the pillar of strength and wisdom that new families cherish during this profound chapter of their lives. Upon graduation, you'll be well-prepared to navigate the registration process with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), seamlessly marking the beginning of a successful and rewarding professional journey. Follow UEA Midwifery socials: Instagram: @ueamidwifery Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: www.uea.ac.uk
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- 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 - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level - M
GCSE requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Offers will be made to applicants after completion of successful interviews, and will be subject to a satisfactory occupational health check (including evidence of appropriate immunisations), an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two satisfactory references. We will let you know what you need to do (and when) to meet these conditions if you are successful in gaining an offer. As this course includes patient facing placements in health or social care settings, and these are a mandatory component of the course, you will need to comply with the placement vaccination policy. Failure to meet the placement vaccination policy may prevent you from joining the course or may lead to your withdrawal from the course in the future. Future employment may also be subject to this condition.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in Reading, Speaking and Listening, and minimum 6.5 in Writing) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language Equivalencies
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ