Midwifery - U6UMDWIF

Required subjects

ABB at A level, including one of biology, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, physics, physical education, psychology, sociology, criminology, religious studies or philosophy.

A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.

Excluded subjects

Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives.

GCSEs

English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent level 2 qualification). We do not accept Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.

Please note: you must have achieved the GCSEs at the point of application and not at the point of entry.

IB score

30 points overall or 6,5,5 in three HL certificates

IB requirements

HL 5 in one of biology, chemistry, physics, sports, exercise and health science, mathematics: analysis and approaches, mathematics: applications and interpretation, psychology or philosophy

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

* Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Psychology or Sports and Exercise Science - DDD
• RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (in any other subject) and A level in science - DDD plus B
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Psychology or Sports and Exercise Science plus A level - DD plus B
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma (in any other subject) and A level in science - DD plus B
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Psychology or Sports and Exercise Science and two A levels - D plus BB
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate (in any other subject) and two A levels - D plus BB
• Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, Health Professions, Social Science or Science 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit
• T Level Health Science or Health with pathways in Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health and Care of Children and Young People - Distinction

We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

Our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year provides an alternative route onto our degree if you do not meet the entry requirements for the course and you are a UK student.  

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Interview

An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements.

All offers are also subject to a successful interview and satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Visit our Midwifery page to find out more about personal statements, work experience and the interview, including how to prepare, and what to expect.

Health and Criminal Records screening

In accordance with Professional and Regulatory Body requirements, all applicants are subject to health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.

More information can be found on the School of Health Sciences Occupation Health and DBS page.

Work experience

You should consider work experience or extracurricular activities to boost your application. This can include experience in the caring environment or other environments, such as working in a cafe. You need to identify any skills that you have gained from this experience and reflect these in your personal statement and interview.

Minimum age requirement

We do not consider your application if you will be under 17 years and 10 months on the 01 September of the year you start your course. 

Sport scholarship scheme

Our range of sports scholarships are aimed at providing an unrivalled level of support to the brightest and best talents in the sporting world.

As well as a reputation for academic excellence, we have a history of sporting success and are passionate about supporting promising athletes during their time at Nottingham. Please check the sport website for further details, including eligibility criteria. 

Part-time working alongside university studies

As a student on a full-time professional training course, it is expected that your primary focus would be your full-time university studies. If you're considering part-time paid employment alongside your university studies, it is advised that you discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.

Previous applicants

You are welcome to submit an application, even if you have previously applied to study midwifery at the University of Nottingham. Applicants who have been unsuccessful in a midwifery interview with us previously should contact us before submitting a second application for further advice.

Approximately 50% of the course is practice-based, giving you the opportunity to gain real-life clinical experience of midwifery care. By working closely with women and their families in practice, you will support and educate them to prepare for and adapt to becoming parents. 

Working alongside qualified midwives during your placements, you will develop key midwifery skills in practice across a variety of settings, including: 

• antenatal, labour and postnatal wards  
• community clinics 
• the home environment 

Our placements expand your experience of working across different sites at different trusts. This enables you to gain a wider perspective of the sector, understanding the challenges families and healthcare professionals face across the maternity services.

Our trust sites are:

• Nottingham University Hospitals (City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham)*
• University Hospitals of Derby (Derby) and Burton (Staffordshire), NHS Foundation Trust*
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital (Chesterfield)*
• Sherwood Forest Hospitals (Mansfield)*

* While we try to ensure these placements are definitive, they may be subject to change from time-to-time.

Home and away placements

In your first year, you'll complete your placements at one hospital trust, this is known as your 'away' base. In years two and three, you'll then move to a different trust, which is your 'home' base. This approach prepares you for contemporary midwifery practice. 

On accepting a place with us, you understand that you could be allocated to practice placements anywhere within the Midlands. The geographic spread of placements and the amount of travel required will vary. 

During your course you will undertake a two-week elective placement in the UK or overseas. 

Find out more on our midwifery placements page.

Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

2027/28 (UK undergraduate students)

This is the UK undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 27/28. It may increase for the academic year 28/29 and we will update our information once we have received confirmation of the fee.

For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), please visit our fees page.

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. This includes travel, accommodation, uniform and printing.

Most of the books needed are accessible through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies.

You will be required to purchase a fob watch, stethoscope, smart practical trousers and suitable shoes for clinical placement.  

Travel to your placements is self-funded and costs will vary depending on location. However, you may be eligible for some costs to be reimbursed while on placement. For further details, you can visit the NHSBSA website.

A full Occupational Health Screening Assessment and vaccination programme is included as part of your course fees, however, any vaccinations from your GP or health provider will be subject to their charges and are not covered by the university.

The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.

Home students

Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.

A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.

As a midwifery student, you'll receive an additional payment of at least £5,000 a year of government funding, which you will not need to pay back. Full information is on the NHS Careers website.

Financial support is available for the brightest and best talents in the sporting world through our sports scholarships.

IB score

24 points overall or 5,4,4 in three HL certificates

Required subjects

ABB at A level, including one of biology, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, physics, physical education, psychology, sociology, criminology, religious studies or philosophy.

A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.

Excluded subjects

Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives.

GCSEs

English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent level 2 qualification). We do not accept Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.

Please note: you must have achieved the GCSEs at the point of application and not at the point of entry.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

* Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Psychology or Sports and Exercise Science - DDD
• RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (in any other subject) and A level in science - DDD plus B
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Psychology or Sports and Exercise Science plus A level - DD plus B
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma (in any other subject) and A level in science - DD plus B
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Psychology or Sports and Exercise Science and two A levels - D plus BB
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate (in any other subject) and two A levels - D plus BB
• Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, Health Professions, Social Science or Science 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit
• T Level Health Science or Health with pathways in Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health and Care of Children and Young People - Distinction

IELTS

7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in reading, speaking and listening and no less than 6.5 in writing).

GCSE English language at level 6 (B) or above may also be accepted.

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year provides an alternative route onto our degree if you do not meet the entry requirements for the course and you are a UK student.  

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Interview

An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements.

All offers are also subject to a successful interview and satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Visit our Midwifery page to find out more about personal statements, work experience and the interview, including how to prepare, and what to expect.

Health and Criminal Records screening

In accordance with Professional and Regulatory Body requirements, all applicants are subject to health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.

More information can be found on the School of Health Sciences Occupation Health and DBS page.

Work experience

You should consider work experience or extracurricular activities to boost your application. This can include experience in the caring environment or other environments, such as working in a cafe. You need to identify any skills that you have gained from this experience and reflect these in your personal statement and interview.

Minimum age requirement

We do not consider your application if you will be under 17 years and 10 months on the 01 September of the year you start your course. 

Sport scholarship scheme

Our range of sports scholarships are aimed at providing an unrivalled level of support to the brightest and best talents in the sporting world.

As well as a reputation for academic excellence, we have a history of sporting success and are passionate about supporting promising athletes during their time at Nottingham. Please check the sport website for further details, including eligibility criteria. 

Part-time working alongside university studies

As a student on a full-time professional training course, it is expected that your primary focus would be your full-time university studies. If you're considering part-time paid employment alongside your university studies, it is advised that you discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.

Previous applicants

You are welcome to submit an application, even if you have previously applied to study midwifery at the University of Nottingham. Applicants who have been unsuccessful in a midwifery interview with us previously should contact us before submitting a second application for further advice.

Approximately 50% of the course is practice-based, giving you the opportunity to gain real-life clinical experience of midwifery care. By working closely with women and their families in practice, you will support and educate them to prepare for and adapt to becoming parents. 

Working alongside qualified midwives during your placements, you will develop key midwifery skills in practice across a variety of settings, including: 

• antenatal, labour and postnatal wards  
• community clinics 
• the home environment 

Our placements expand your experience of working across different sites at different trusts. This enables you to gain a wider perspective of the sector, understanding the challenges families and healthcare professionals face across the maternity services.

Our trust sites are:

• Nottingham University Hospitals (City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham)*
• University Hospitals of Derby (Derby) and Burton (Staffordshire), NHS Foundation Trust*
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital (Chesterfield)*
• Sherwood Forest Hospitals (Mansfield)*

* While we try to ensure these placements are definitive, they may be subject to change from time-to-time.

Home and away placements

In your first year, you'll complete your placements at one hospital trust, this is known as your 'away' base. In years two and three, you'll then move to a different trust, which is your 'home' base. This approach prepares you for contemporary midwifery practice. 

On accepting a place with us, you understand that you could be allocated to practice placements anywhere within the Midlands. The geographic spread of placements and the amount of travel required will vary. 

During your course you will undertake a two-week elective placement in the UK or overseas. 

Find out more on our midwifery placements page.

Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).

For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. This includes travel, accommodation, uniform and printing.

Most of the books needed are accessible through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies.

You will be required to purchase a fob watch, stethoscope, smart practical trousers and suitable shoes for clinical placement.  

Travel to your placements is self-funded and costs will vary depending on location. However, you may be eligible for some costs to be reimbursed while on placement. For further details, you can visit the NHSBSA website.

A full Occupational Health Screening Assessment and vaccination programme is included as part of your course fees, however, any vaccinations from your GP or health provider will be subject to their charges and are not covered by the university.

The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.

International students

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

Financial support is available for the brightest and best talents in the sporting world through our sports scholarships.