Midwifery
Oxford Brookes University
UCAS Code: B720 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University
UCAS Code: B720 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
One science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Psychology.
12 x Level 3 credits in Science. GCSE Maths and GCSE English still required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths - Grade 4 GCSE English - Grade 4 GCSE Science - Grade 4
Examples of subjects that will be considered include: Applied Science, Forensic Science, Health and Social Care and Sports.
Health, Healthcare Science, or Science. For other T-levels please refer to the Faculty for individual assessment.
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One science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Psychology.
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About this course
Looking for a rewarding career path where you’ll make a meaningful impact? Working in midwifery, a field of healthcare that has been around for thousands of years, midwives make a real difference every day to women’s health.
As a midwife, you’ll be the lead professional for providing care to pregnant women, new mothers and their babies. On this course, you will explore answers to questions like: What does universal midwifery care look like? How does care differ for women with additional complexity? And what does autonomous midwifery practice look like today?
Outside the classroom, you’ll thrive and grow quickly through putting theory into practice soon after starting the course. You will experience community midwifery and home and midwife-led units. And you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team caring for the most complex cases in hospitals.
With the recent influx of funding for the midwifery profession and your fresh enthusiasm and desire to make a positive impact, imagine how you’ll play a part in the future of the midwifery profession. Be a part of the exciting change.
This course was ranked 2nd in the UK Guardian 2024 subject rankings.
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Extra funding
Eligible students on this programme can apply for a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back. For more information please visit: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund. For details about other funding options, please see our website: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/.
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Oxford Brookes University
Midwifery, Community, and Public Health
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