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BSc (Hons) Available in Clearing

Midwifery

Join our NMC-validated Midwifery degree course and take the first step towards a career as a midwife.

Start date
September 2025
Location
Cambridge
Chelmsford
Peterborough
Duration
3 years
UCAS course code
B720
6th

in the UK for Teaching on my Course.

Source: Subject ranking for midwifery, NSS 2025

Modern midwives do much more than assist with birth. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to support women throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

We’ll help you develop into a competent midwife who’s able to work as a team member or leader.

You’ll learn to recognise factors that affect the well-being of mothers and babies; assess individual women; and plan, implement and evaluate care that meets the needs of mother, baby and family.

Nursing & Midwifery Council Our Nursing degree courses are validated by the NMC and you’ll be linked to one of our eight NHS healthcare trust partners for your placements.
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Why ARU?
  • Gain hands-on experience through placements, including hospitals and community settings.

  • Get a minimum of £5,000 per year non-repayable training grant.

  • Learn from experienced midwives who bring real-world expertise into the classroom.

  • Access specialist simulation suites, perfect for honing practical maternity care skills.

  • Study a course recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for quality.

  • Benefit from excellent career support, connecting you with job opportunities post-graduation.

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Study at an award-winning university

We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.

Careers

The midwifery team made me feel welcome, their enthusiasm fostered my interest and encouraged me to reach my full potential.

Ellie-May, BSc (Hons) Midwifery graduate

Our course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2019) Standards of Proficiency for Midwives.

This means that when you graduate, you can apply to register with the NMC and start your career as a midwife.

All of our student midwives have secured jobs in Year 3 of their training.

Teaching and modules

Throughout your course you’ll learn all you need to know to be a competent, compassionate midwife.

Carinna Griffiths, Midwifery Lecturer

Over three years you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to work as a registered midwife.

We start by exploring maternity care and the roles and responsibilities of the midwife. You’ll also begin to learn basic midwifery skills on placement.

Placements happen throughout your course and you’ll continue to hone your skills in assessing women and babies, communicating with families, and providing care for more complex needs. We’ll also look at working in emergency or high-risk situations, medicine calculations, and Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE).

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1
  • Foundations of Midwifery Practice
  • Midwifery Life Sciences
  • Infant Nutrition and the Healthy Neonate
  • Public Health and Supporting Diverse Populations
  • Universal Midwifery Skills and Practice
  • Into ARU
Year 2
  • Medical Complexities
  • Obstetric and Neonatal Complexities
  • Emergency Midwifery Care
  • Developing Professional Practice
  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Year 3
  • Undergraduate Major Project: Maternity Service Improvement Project
  • Safe and Effective Neonatal Care Incorporating NIPE
  • The Midwife as Teacher
  • Preparing for Professional Practice
Module details

At ARU, you’ll learn in small, supportive group sessions led by our highly experienced staff. They’ll also offer support while you’re on placement, along with your practice supervisors and assessors.

Facilities

As a midwifery student at ARU, you'll benefit from purpose-built midwifery skills labs.

These offer the very best in experiential learning, using sophisticated equipment to simulate many aspects of a working hospital ward.

You’ll also learn from registered, practicing tutors and lecturers who’ll make sure you’re being taught the latest techniques and give you the support you need to succeed.

Entry requirements

Fees and funding

Apply for Midwifery

Clearing places available

UK students, apply through Clearing for a September 2025 start

UK students

Call our Clearing line

01245 686868

UK and international students

Visit UCAS to apply

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