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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B721

Midwifery (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,685Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the BSc (Hons) Midwifery (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. What career could be more rewarding than one that supports women as they bring new life into the world? This course, with an accreditation by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, will enable you to do just that. Why study BSc (Hons) Midwifery (with Foundation Year) at BU? - You can opt to study at either of our campuses – Bournemouth or Portsmouth. - With a strong emphasis on women-centred care, the course offers an equal balance of theory and practice. International tuition fees are £20,685 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Science for Healthcare
Anatomy and Physiology for Midwifery
Midwifery Practice and Skills
Maternal and Neonatal Health
Women-Centred Care and Communication
Professional Practice and Ethics in Midwifery
Clinical Placement and Practice Experience
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B721
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,685

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,740

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£31,000£34,000
3 years£21,000£27,000£34,500
5 years£21,500£30,500£39,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
56%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Midwifery (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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