Midwifery, BMid (Hons)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Swansea University

Program Overview

The BMid (Hons) Midwifery program at Swansea University offers students comprehensive training to become skilled and compassionate midwives, serving pregnant women and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Suitable for those passionate about women’s health, the program balances academic study with extensive practical placements, fostering skills in clinical care, research analysis, and professional practice.

Curriculum Structure: In Year 1, students focus on foundational knowledge including “Pregnancy and the Professional Midwife,” “The Journey to Birth,” and “Building the Foundations for my Midwifery Practice.” This combines theoretical learning with early clinical placements to build core skills.

Year 2 introduces more complex topics like “Additional Care for Women with Complex Needs,” “Developing My Midwifery Practice,” and “Parenting and Neonatal Care,” deepening students’ understanding of both maternal and newborn care, supported by expanded placement experiences in hospitals and community settings.

Year 3 prepares students for professional registration with modules including “Managing Clinical Complications and Becoming a Colleague and Scholar,” “Consolidating My Midwifery Practice,” and “Becoming a Midwife - the final push,” focusing on leadership, autonomous practice, and research skills as students complete extensive final clinical placements.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Swansea University, students in the BMid (Hons) Midwifery program gain invaluable practical skills through a blend of campus-based teaching and extensive clinical placements. The university’s realistic clinical suite allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in simulated environments that closely emulate real clinical settings. Strong partnerships with Welsh health boards provide diverse placement opportunities in community-based teams, midwifery-led birth centres, and hospital maternity units, including a maternity hospital adjacent to the Singleton Park campus.

These rich experiential opportunities include:

• Clinical placements that constitute 50% of the program, offering hands-on experience in various healthcare settings across South West Wales.

• Advanced simulation suites equipped with clinical skills tools to practice scenarios like childbirth and neonatal care.

• Participation in multidisciplinary team projects and interprofessional education to develop collaborative healthcare skills.

• Use of digital learning platforms and virtual learning environments to support blended learning.

• Field visits to maternity wards, community clinics, and neonatal units for observational and practical learning.

• Access to Swansea University’s extensive library resources and health sciences research facilities.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Swansea University’s BMid (Hons) Midwifery graduates enjoy excellent career prospects, consistently achieving a 100% employment or further study rate within 15 months after graduation. Graduates typically work as Registered Midwives, Community Midwives, Maternity Ward Managers, or Midwifery Educators, thriving in both hospital and community settings. This success is supported by Swansea’s strong ties with NHS Wales and its practical, hands-on curriculum.

Here’s how Swansea University supports your career journey:

• The Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) offers personalized career coaching, CV workshops, interview preparation, and direct industry connections, particularly with Welsh NHS Trusts.

• Graduate employability rates reach 100% within 15 months post-graduation, with starting salaries for midwives typically around £28,800, increasing with experience.

• The university’s close NHS partnerships provide seamless transition pathways from study to paid clinical roles and placements in diverse settings.

• The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) accreditation guarantees professional recognition in the UK and internationally.

• Graduates enjoy strong professional networks and alumni support within Wales and beyond, enhancing ongoing career development opportunities.

Additional Information & Requirements

A-levels: BBB with no required subjects.
Interview: Applicants who meet the entry requirements and selection criteria will be invited to interview, which may take place in person or via telephone/video call. Our Interview Tips explain more about what to expect.
GCSE profiles need to include a minimum of five passes at Grade A*- C/9-4 including Welsh or English Language, Mathematics and Double Science (or a traditional science subject such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
IELTS & TOEFL Requirement: IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) ; TOEFL iBT: 79 Listening-19 Reading-20 Speaking-22 Writing-20.
American Curriculum Requirement: ACT Overall score: 24 AP Complete x3 AP exams, with an overall score of 4, 3, 3. SAT 570 in Mathematics and 610 in Reading & Writing. *a combination of the qualifications above can be accepted. Applicants should submit all of their test scores and the highest scores in each will be submitted. All students from the USA should also have passed the High School Graduation Diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points required
Indian Curriculum: Year XII Certificate / Standard XII / HSC / Year 12 certificate From Central & State Boards Overall score: 70%