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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Midwifery

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Midwifery course at Sheffield Hallam University.

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UCAS Tariff

128

From A levels including at least 40 points from a biological science or BTEC National qualifications with biology modules. We do not accept AS Levels or general studies. For example: ABB at A Level including biology or human biology. DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma from a relevant subject(s). Distinction overall from a T level qualification including a grade B from the Core. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Sheffield Hallam University. These students are taking Midwifery or another course from the same subject area.

Midwifery
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
English LiteratureB
Health and Social CareB
Drama and Theatre StudiesB
SociologyA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B720

Here's what Sheffield Hallam University says about its Midwifery course.

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course Summary

  • Qualify as a professional midwife with the skills and knowledge for a successful career.

  • Learn to care for women, newborn infants and their families.

  • Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements in various healthcare settings.

  • Respond to increasing complexity in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.

  • Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals to enhance your learning.

  • Stay ahead with training in the latest midwifery technologies and techniques.

Our BSc (Hons) Midwifery course is a dynamic and forward-thinking programme that encompasses all facets of modern midwifery. You’ll be prepared to lead in the care of women, birthing individuals, newborns and families while collaborating within integrated care teams. You’ll graduate with a robust portfolio showcasing your competencies and confidence to embark on a fulfilling career as a qualified midwife.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Nursing-and-midwifery/BSc-Honours-Midwifery/Full-time/

Source: Sheffield Hallam University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences

Location

Main Site | Sheffield

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Midwifery

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

Sheffield Hallam University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 110 reviews from Sheffield Hallam University's students and alumni
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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1st year student

2 years ago

I have joined a great society with frequent meet-ups

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Student Union

1st year student

2 years ago

I enjoy the city and have made friends in the society I have joined

(4)
University life

1st year student

2 years ago

My accomodation is reasonably priced and Iu2019ve booked the same accomodation for next year. I find living here very easy and enjoyable.

(5)
Finance

1st year student

2 years ago

My academic advisors are very helpful and always in hand to contact. I find my student accommodation support equally as accessible and helpful

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Support

1st year student

2 years ago

I donu2019t often use the facilities, however I find the library useful to frequent when studying and the student support centre is always on hand

(4)
Facilities

1st year student

2 years ago

I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Sheffield Hallam University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Sheffield Hallam University students who took the Midwifery course - or another course in the same subject area.

Midwifery

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

98%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

100%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

98%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

94%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

89%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

93%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

84%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

93%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

54%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

98%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

82%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

93%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

93%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

69%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

high

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

84%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

86%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

91%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

57%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

88%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

86%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Sheffield Hallam University. These students are taking Midwifery or another course from the same subject area.

Midwifery
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female100%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above61%
Number of students220
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took Midwifery - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Earnings

£31k

First year after graduation

£32.5k

Third year after graduation

£32.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Midwifery.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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