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STUDY

Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: B720
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: B720
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
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Overview

Study Midwifery at the University of Suffolk and help transform the lives of women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth experience as a registered Midwife.

We’re proud to be a popular choice for those wishing to undertake midwifery studies in the East of England region and are we’re proud to rank 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide 2025).

You will develop vital skills, empathy, and the confidence needed to support women, babies, and their families in both hospital environment and within community care. The course embeds the NHS Constitution Values and 6 Cs, offering an integrated approach to learning and providing a balance of both theoretical education and practical experience.

Leam among state-of-the-art facilities using our simulated mannequins and birthing simulators to help you build the skills you need for decision-making and patient care. Students will gain practice experience during placements at one of 6 NHS maternity units in the region and will have direct supervised clinical experience.

Our BSc Midwifery degree is approved by the statutory body the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and offers a diverse range of opportunities when you graduate.

Get closer to your future as a Midwife

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The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

5th

in the UK for graduates in career 15 months after graduation for health professions

(Guardian University Guide 2023)

6th

in the UK for spend on academic services

(Complete University Guide 2024)

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

(Complete University Guide 2024)

Course Modules

Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video.

Each semester students will attend blocks of theory (2-6 weeks) and blocks of practice (6-8 weeks). The first year concentrates on essential midwifery skills, anatomy and physiology, communication skills and the nature of professional practice. The focus is on the normal childbearing experience and the knowledge and skills needed to monitor and facilitate this. As the course progresses students will be introduced to more complex aspects of theory and practice associated with childbearing and midwifery practice.

Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.

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This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

Normal midwifery practice will be the focus, enabling students to learn with and from their midwifery supervisors in these settings. They will observe and participate in practice which will facilitate their learning and enable them to learn from the women and families in midwifery led centres, birthing units, the community and the acute setting.

This is a mandatory module.

Normal midwifery practice will be the focus, enabling students to learn with and from their midwifery supervisors in these settings. Students will be able to observe and participate in practice which will facilitate their learning and enable them to learn from the women and families in midwifery led centres, birthing units, the community and the acute setting.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

This is a mandatory module.

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024
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Entry Requirements

2025/26

112 UCAS Points (or above)

  • BBC (A-Level)
  • DMM (BTEC)
  • Merit (T Level)
  • Access to HE Diploma 45 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

All applicants are required to hold five GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including English, Maths and Science at Grade C/4 (or Level 2 equivalents). 

 

Any offer of a place will be subject to: 

  • Successful interview
  • Satisfactory Health check
  • Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Two satisfactory references

As part of the selection process, you will be expected to demonstrate good knowledge and a clear understanding of the scope of work that a midwife is required to undertake as well as the significance of the NHS Constitution and its core values.

IELTS 7.0 is required where English is not the students' first language. You can read more about our English language requirements here.

Please select your country of permanent residence from the list below, specific requirements for your country will then be shown. 

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If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning
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Career Opportunities

Graduates of our BSc Midwifery degree can pursue a range of diverse careers. The skills and knowledge acquired during the course can be transferrable across a range of professions within health and social care, including:

  • Working as a clinical Midwife in a variety of clinical settings including providing care through a continuity model

  • Midwifery specialisms e.g. drug liaison, diabetic specialist, breastfeeding specialist

  • Research Midwife

  • Consultant Midwife

  • Further professional development

At the University of Suffolk, we offer a range of short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities in Health, Wellbeing and Integrated care. Find out more about our Health CPD courses.

Your Course Team

Fiona Judge

Fiona is Head of Subject - Midwifery.

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Rachel Housego

Rachel is course lead for the BSC Midwifery Long Course and continues to work clinical shifts.

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Rachel Fishwick

Rachel is a Senior Lecturer of Midwifery

r.fishwick@uos.ac.uk

Emily Ruegg

Emily is a qualified midwife and worked at Ipswich Hospital with inpatients and in the community.

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Jayne Marie

Jayne joined the University of Suffolk in April 2023 as a Lecturer in Midwifery.

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Becky Sawyer

Becky is a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and is also the Deputy Course Leader for the Midwifery BSc (Hons) and the Midwifery [Short] BSc (Hons) courses.

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Jo Divers

Jo is Associate Dean for Learning, Teaching and Student Experience and is a registered Midwife and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.

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Karen Henry

Karen is a Lecturer in Midwifery.

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Philippa Cansell

p.cansell@uos.ac.uk
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Sam Copping

Sam joined the University of Suffolk as a Midwifery Lecturer in 2023.

s.copping@uos.ac.uk
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Faye Clark

Faye is Lecturer in Midwifery and is experienced with advanced midwifery skills.

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Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,535

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£18,380

per year and including placement fee

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs. You can apply for funding from the Spring before your course starts.

UK Fees and Finance NHS Learning Support Fund International Fees and Scholarships

Facilities and Resources

The Health and Wellbeing building provides students with a variety of state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities, including two simulated hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, physiotherapy teaching spaces, a sports and exercise facility and a working radiography imaging suite.  The building also hosts the Institute of Health and Wellbeing Research and the Integrated Care Academy. 

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How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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Imogen Snowling, BSc (Hons) Midwifery

"I have great relationships with my lecturers and I am learning from their vast expertise, alongside getting to practice with the local midwifery teams."

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