NMC
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Confirms the degree meets the professional standards required for registration as a midwife in the UK.
Undergraduate School of Health and Life Sciences
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
BSc Midwifery
An NMC-accredited midwifery degree with 50% work-based learning, preparing graduates to become accountable, lead practitioners supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth.
Lanarkshire September
Duration
3 years full-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
UWS's BSc Midwifery prepares students for a rewarding career as a professional midwife, giving the knowledge, skills, practical experience and confidence needed for the role.
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As teaching on this degree is 50% work-based learning, students put classroom theory into practice in real-life clinical environments throughout the three years of study.
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 per year of study
Standard instalment fee plans can be arranged through online student portals.
Additional Enhanced International Scholarships of up to 40% are open to eligible applicants.
*Gross fee parameters undergo annual structural review. Values shown strictly reflect international undergraduate metrics.
English language
Entry Requirements
Meet the English language requirements for direct entry onto this programme.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
5.5 minimum per component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
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TOEFL iBT
78 -
Pearson PTE Academic
54 -
Duolingo English Test
105
Other English language qualifications may be considered. Please contact admissions for details.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Accreditations
Regulated by the UK's nursing and midwifery authority
This programme is regulated to meet the professional standards required to register and practise as a midwife in the United Kingdom, and is delivered within a UNICEF UK Baby Friendly accredited environment.
UNICEF UK
UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
Recognises best-practice standards in infant feeding and relationship-building in maternity care.
Registration with the NMC is a mandatory requirement to practise as a midwife in the United Kingdom.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
We welcome Scottish and UK students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. All applicants must satisfy the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, including evidence of literacy and numeracy for entry to pre-registration midwifery programmes, with acceptable qualification awards in both English and Maths.
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Official course information
This page is based on official material published by the University of the West of Scotland.