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BSc (Hons) Midwifery Bachelor's degree at De Montfort University
BSc (Hons) Midwifery at De Montfort University is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for registration as a qualified midwife, and the university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
100%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Work with women from all reaches of society during your course and learn to provide care that focuses on their wellbeing during their maternity journey. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Midwifery is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at De Montfort University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Midwifery graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.6
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong75
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional100
Moderate evidence Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent82
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 82% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Principles of Universal Midwifery Care
Module details
This module introduces the student to the principles of universal midwifery care and professional midwifery practice. It aims to familiarise the student to the midwife's scope of professional practice and the requisite underpinning professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of the registered midwife. The module will provide the student with an introduction to midwifery care across the continuum and will include mandatory skills and clinical skills in preparation for practice placements. Th
- The Social Context of Childbearing
Module details
This module will develop the student's knowledge and understanding of how midwives work in partnership with women to care for and support all childbearing women, newborn infants, and their families. It will illustrate the important contribution that midwives make to population and global health, fostering psychological and physical health and wellbeing to promote positive outcomes and to anticipate and prevent complications. This module will look at the provision of maternity care and ways of pr
- Biological Sciences and Child bearing
Module details
This module will develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the body systems, focusing on the normal biological and physiological processes of reproduction and the physiology of health. The module will facilitate an understanding of how the midwife can apply these principles to the care of a woman during childbearing, including optimising safe birth outcomes and the prevention of complications.
- Practice Module One
Module details
This module will begin to develop the requisite knowledge, skills and attributes to provide safe and effective care as an autonomous and professional midwife. The student will experience placements across a range of contemporary midwifery settings, including community and in-hospital clinical environments. Students will be supported by a range of healthcare practitioners, including practice supervisors, practice assessors and academic assessors and be expected to participate in the care of mothe
Year 2 4 modules
- Appreciating Research and Evidence in Midwifery Practice
Module details
This module aims to promote a critical understanding and evaluation in relation to the nature of the evidence-base that underpins midwifery practice. Students will consider what constitutes research evidence and how current evidence is undertaken and developed to promote safe and effective midwifery practice. The student will be facilitated to apply the concepts of research awareness through undertaking a literature search and undertaking a narrative review, where they will explore and evaluate
- The Newborn Infant
Module details
This module aims to build upon the knowledge and skills introduced in Biological Sciences of Childbearing, where the normal neonate was presented. It will introduce the concept of the neonate with additional care needs and the midwives' role as part of the multidisciplinary team, including during emergency situations. This module will also explore the skills and knowledge required of the midwife to conduct the "examination of the newborn" (EoN) and act on findings and refer appropriately. It wil
- Additional Care Needs and Midwifery
Module details
This module will further develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the common medical disorders that may be affected by pregnancy, labour and the puerperium or may, along with psycho-social factors, lead to complications. Students will explore the physical and psychological requirements of mothers globally, including those who have additional care needs and evaluate the midwife's role as care co-ordinator within the multi-professional team.
- Practice Module two
Module details
This module will further develop the knowledge, skills and attributes required to provide safe and effective care as an autonomous and professional midwife. The student will experience placements across a range of contemporary midwifery settings, including community and in-hospital practice clinical environments. Students will be supported by a range of healthcare practitioners, including practice supervisors, practice assessors and academic assessors and be expected to contribute to the care of
Year 3 4 modules
- Influencing and Advancing the Midwifery Profession
Module details
To enhance the provision of midwifery care for women, their partners and families midwives draw on collated research findings and other primary sources to critically evaluate care and develop professional practice. The dissemination of knowledge and practice through publication forms part of this. The aim of this module is for students to develop the knowledge and skills to produce an article for publication on a subject relevant to midwifery practice.
- Preparation for Professional Midwifery Practice
Module details
This module will equip students with the knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care as an autonomous and professional midwife ready for midwifery practice in a diverse and contemporary midwifery setting. There will also be a focus on the midwife's role in the initial management of obstetric emergencies and their role as part of the multi-professional team.
- Developing and Shaping Midwifery Practice
Module details
This module builds upon the skills and knowledge to develop the aptitudes and understanding needed for autonomous professional midwifery practice. The module prepares student midwives for working as a registered midwife, where they will be involved in practice development. The module enables students to learn from maternity reports and authentic cases, to consider how to move practice forward utilising leadership theory and change management.
- Practice Module Three
Module details
This module will consolidate the student's knowledge, skills and attributes required to provide safe and effective care as an autonomous and professional midwife. The student will experience placements across a range of contemporary midwifery settings, including community and in-hospital practice environments, with a period of case-holding practice. Students will be supported by a range of healthcare practitioners, including practice supervisors, practice assessors and academic assessors and be
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course centres on providing care that focuses on women's wellbeing during their maternity journey, working with women from all reaches of society. A midwifery degree typically progresses from foundations to specialist practice and culminates in registration. You'll usually start with core clinical skills, communication and person-centred care, alongside anatomy and physiology. Year 2 moves into acute and long-term care management, medicines and pharmacology, with broader placement settings across community and specialist units. Year 3 focuses on complex care, leadership and evidence-based practice. Throughout, you'll undertake supervised placements in a range of settings as you work towards NMC registration as a qualified midwife. Specialisations such as community and primary care, leadership and mental health may be available depending on your placement pathway.
Who it's for
This course suits those committed to midwifery practice and patient-centred care. You'll need A-level qualifications or equivalent, though entry requirements vary. The university welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and offers support through its funding pages. De Montfort has approximately 29,000 students across all programmes.
University & format
De Montfort University is a public university offering this BSc (Hons) degree full-time over 3 years, taught in English. The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for registration as a qualified midwife, ensuring your qualification is recognised nationally. De Montfort is a recognised UK degree-awarding body founded in 1992. Teaching quality has been rated Bronze in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryBBB (or equivalent to 120 UCAS points) typical offer · including at least one of the following at grade B or above: Health and Social Care, Biolo
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
AccreditationNMC
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
Open daysOpen Days - Book your place
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBB (or equivalent to 120 UCAS points) including at least one of the following at grade B or above: Health and Social Care, Biolo. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent80% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 144 - 159 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedApproved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check De Montfort University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| an Access course | 17% |
| a previous degree | 4% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*AAA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeB720quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code B720). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask De Montfort University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at De Montfort University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All De Montfort University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
undergraduate students with household income £50,000 or less
Check eligibility →students with household income £50,000 or less
Check eligibility →National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £27,000 | £25,000 – £28,000 | 35 |
| 3 years after | £29,000 | £22,000 – £34,500 | 60 |
| 5 years after | £28,000 | £23,500 – £35,000 | 65 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
100%
in work or further study 15 months on
95%
in highly skilled work or study
82%
continue past their first year
95%
find their work meaningful
95%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£27,000
£27,000 – £30,500After 3 years LEO
£29,000
£23,800 – £33,600After 5 years LEO
£28,000
£27,200 – £38,400national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,500 – £39,500
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
100 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
95% working0% working and studying0% in further study95% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
This course £28,000Peer median £31,500Middle 50% £28,000–£34,000
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Nursing ProfessionalsSOC 2020 223 · 90% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,597
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 95; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Nursing & Health courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes87%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 75.3% · in work or study 100% · continued 82%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
De Montfort University
All students23,155
International31.8%
Aged 25+27.3%
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
Students360,360
Aged 25+51.5%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around De Montfort University
4,747 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1557Public Order 619Anti Social Behaviour 570Shoplifting 499Criminal Damage Arson 362
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to De Montfort University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by De Montfort University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check De Montfort University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with De Montfort University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 144 - 159 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by De Montfort University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Midwifery graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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