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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B720

Midwifery

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc Midwifery at Robert Gordon University. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A midwife makes a vital and unique contribution to the wellbeing of women and families during one of life’s most important events. This popular and dynamic pre-registration midwifery course leads to an academic award and a qualification as a Registered Midwife. The course consists of approximately 50% theory and 50% clinical practice. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Midwifery Practice
Anatomy and Physiology for Childbirth
Antenatal and Postnatal Care
Intrapartum Care and Labour Management
Women's Health and Wellbeing
Neonatal Assessment and Care
Professional Practice and Clinical Skills
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B720
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended). Maths is also required at GCSE level grade 5 if not held at A-Level.

International Baccalaureate

27 points

To include Higher Level English and a Science Subject (Biology is recommended). Maths is also required at Standard Level if not held at Higher.

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7776.57

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,535

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£28,605

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Top in Scotlandfor Nursing and Midwifery (The Mail University Guide for 2025) Best in UKcareer prospects in Nursing, Midwifery & Mental Health Nursing (GUG 2026) 2nd in Scotlandfor graduate prospects in Nursing (GUG 2026*) *The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide Mode of Study On Campus Mode of Attendance Full Time Start Date September Course Length 3 years What You Will Study Teaching & Assessment Placements & Jobs Entry Requirements Fees & Funding Year 1 You will be introduced

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Robert Gordon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£30,000£34,500
3 years£20,500£32,000£36,000
5 years£26,000£35,000£40,000

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 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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

90%Working
5%Work & Study
95%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
93%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Midwifery as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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