Entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course and should be used as a general guide. For courses that require interview or portfolio review, this may also be considered in the level of any conditional offer we may make, if your application is successful.
A-levels
BBB. Must include a science, psychology or sociology at grade B.
BTEC
DDM in a health or science subject.
International Baccalaureate
27 overall with three subjects at Higher level.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Health studies, nursing or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction.
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least five GCSEs including maths, English and science. Students with an Access diploma require maths and English.
English language requirement
IELTS 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in writing – NMC requirement.
Other qualifications
We accept a range of other qualifications but they must be equivalent to Level 3 and contain the appropriate amount of science content. The CACHE Diploma, for example, is not accepted as it does not fulfil the subject-specific science requirements.
For this course which leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a midwife, you must demonstrate the following:
- completion of 10 years' general education
- evidence of study within the last five years
- evidence of commitment to the profession
- provision of a personal statement which demonstrates the ability and desire to become a midwife
- an academic reference indicating potential to study at degree level and indicating the applicant is of good character
- a character reference, which may come from an employer if appropriate, or other appropriate person, indicating good communication skills, caring qualities and a positive attitude
- passing of occupational health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
- ability to meet travel requirements to attend placements
- ability to follow a shift pattern that could cover any part of a 24-hour seven-day cycle.
Successful applicants will be invited to an interview.
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.
Men are under-represented in many nursing and allied health professions in the UK. We are committed to helping address the balance and particularly welcome applications from male applicants.