BSc in Midwifery

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of East Anglia

Program Overview

The University of East Anglia BSc (Hons) Midwifery equips you with both the academic foundation and clinical practice to become a confident, compassionate midwife caring for women, babies and families from pregnancy through to early parenthood. It’s a perfect fit for those who want an active, meaningful role in healthcare, and who thrive on blending rigorous study with real-world placement experience.

Curriculum structure:

Year 1: You’ll begin with modules such as Foundations of Midwifery Practice, Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives, and Professional Midwifery: Caring and Communication. You’ll gain your first exposure to clinical placements, learning to support and care for women in pregnancy and early labour, while building key knowledge in anatomy, physiology and midwifery values.

Year 2: You’ll progress into modules like Midwifery Practice 2: Intrapartum Care & Transitional Care, Evidence-Based Midwifery, and Public Health and the Newborn. This year strengthens your hands-on skills in labour and delivery care, neonatal assessment, and public-health perspectives on family wellbeing, supported through increased placement time and clinical responsibility.

Year 3: You’ll take advanced modules such as Professional Midwifery: Leadership & Autonomy, Complex Midwifery: Additional Needs, and Midwifery Practice 3: Independent Caseloading. In your final year you’ll assume greater independence in clinical placements, lead aspects of midwifery care, manage caseloads, and prepare for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council so you’re industry-ready on graduation.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

On the University of East Anglia’s BSc (Hons) Midwifery you’ll blend academic learning with real-life maternity care from early on. With placements built into the course and access to specialist teaching facilities and skills labs, you’ll develop the confidence and practical competence to work effectively in diverse maternity settings.

Here’s how the programme supports real-world, hands-on practice:

Clinical placements across NHS maternity settings: You’ll begin placement in your first year and engage in hospital, community and home-birth service settings throughout the programme.
Skills laboratories and simulation teaching: The curriculum includes lectures, seminars, e-learning and “skills laboratory activities” to replicate clinical scenarios and build practical midwifery skills.
International or voluntary placement opportunities: 2nd-year students have the option to choose voluntary experiences, including overseas midwifery settings.
Mandatory professional readiness checks: The course includes health screening, immunisation requirements, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and restrictions due to patient-facing placements.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the University of East Anglia BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme emerge ready for professional practice in roles such as Registered Midwife, Community Midwife, Labour-Ward Midwife or Neonatal/Continuity Midwife. And here’s how UEA supports you into success:

University services: UEA’s School of Health Sciences offers dedicated employability and placement support, including career planning, employer networking and practice-partner links.
Employment stats & salary figures: According to the Graduate Outcomes dataset, 90% of graduates are working or studying 15 months after graduation and average earnings at that point are around £28,000.
University–industry partnerships: The programme is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and features clinical placements across NHS maternity services, bridging academic and professional practice.
Long-term accreditation value: Graduates qualify for NMC registration as a midwife, putting you immediately into a high-demand profession in the UK and internationally.
Graduation outcomes: 100% of final-year students reported the course developed knowledge and skills they need for their future.

Additional Information & Requirements

GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above.

For English language: IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 overall, with minimum 7.0 in Reading, Speaking & Listening, and 6.5 in Writing.

A-Level Requirements (with Subjects): ABB, including one science subject (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology); General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

Indian Boards Requirement (CBSE / ISC / State Boards): General university UG requirement — program-specific data not published; typically 75-80% overall in Class XII (CBSE/ISC) with strong performance in science subjects.

American Curriculum Requirement: GPA 3.2/4.0 minimum (ABB equivalent); 3 APs with scores of 4-5 (one in a science like Biology); SAT 1290+ or ACT 27+ (optional to strengthen application).

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