Midwifery BMid
ABB at A level, a science subject; graduates earn a median £25,500 three years on.
a science subject · 75% of entrants came with A levels · 90% stay on after year 1 · York course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: BBB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
York course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1a science subject
Other qualifications6
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 30 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at merit or higher. At least 1230 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at merit or higher. At least 12 credits should be in science subjects. | — |
| BTEC | DDMDDM including sufficient science units We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in | sufficient science units We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications |
| IB | 34 including 5 in one science at Higher Level | 5 in one science at Higher Level |
| T Level | Distinction overall in following T Level subjects: Health; Healthcare Science; SDistinction overall in following T Level subjects: Health; Healthcare Science; Science | — |
| Scottish Highers | BBBC | — |
| Advanced Highers | B in a Science/Mathematics plus | — |
What do you study?
Compulsory modules this year: health & safety 88% · transversal skills 10% · language & communication 2%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
York course page · optional modules vary by year
- Universal Midwifery Care: Antenatal (20 credits)
What you learn (7)
- explain evidence-based universal midwifery care during pregnancy
- evaluate the midwife's function in delivering antenatal care to women and families
- evaluate public health and health promotion strategies in antenatal care
- evaluate approaches to assessment, screening and care planning in pregnancy
- evaluate methods for supporting normal physiological processes in pregnancy
- evaluate strategies to promote positive outcomes and prevent complications in pregnancy
- evaluate evidence-based knowledge relating to Baby Friendly Initiative topics
- Universal Midwifery Care: Postnatal (20 credits)
What you learn (6)
- explain evidence-based universal midwifery care for postnatal women and families
- evaluate the midwife's role in delivering universal postnatal care
- conduct assessment, screening and care planning for postnatal women
- apply strategies to support normal physiological processes in the postnatal period
- promote positive postnatal outcomes and prevent complications
- evaluate evidence-based knowledge linked to Baby Friendly Initiative topics
- Establishing Professional Self in Midwifery (20 credits)
What you learn (7)
- explain the responsibilities of an accountable, autonomous midwife
- describe the national policy context shaping maternity care
- apply effective communication techniques in a professional learning context
- evaluate own reflective practice skills for professional development
- evaluate personal adult learning strategies towards NMC registration
- apply a strengths-based approach to personal development planning
- evaluate own progress in self-development at programme stage one
- Universal Midwifery Care: Intrapartum (20 credits)
What you learn (7)
- explain evidence-based practice in universal midwifery intrapartum care
- evaluate the midwife's role in delivering universal intrapartum care
- apply public health promotion and protection principles to maternity care
- conduct assessment, screening and care planning for women in labour
- promote optimal physiological processes during childbirth
- apply strategies to promote positive outcomes and prevent complications in labour
- evaluate evidence underpinning the Baby Friendly Initiative standards
- Midwifery Practice Learning 1 (40 credits)
What you learn (5)
- demonstrate progress towards stage one proficiency benchmarks
- participate in supervised midwifery practice opportunities
- complete half of the required practice proficiencies
- achieve baby friendly initiative learning outcomes for stage one
- calculate drug dosages accurately using safe-medicate software
Year 2 · 5 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Developing Professional Self in Midwifery (20 credits)
What you learn (9)
- evaluate the requirements for accountable, autonomous midwifery practice in the UK
- evaluate global influences on contemporary maternity care
- analyse personal professional development through communication and reflection
- evaluate progress along a professional learning journey towards registration
- analyse the midwife's role as colleague within interdisciplinary and multi-agency teams
- evaluate human and environmental factors affecting safe, effective care
- apply strength-based approaches when working with women and families
- analyse the midwife's responsibilities as a colleague in advocating for others
- analyse strategies for ensuring quality and safety for self and others
- Advancing Universal Midwifery Care (20 credits)
What you learn (8)
- evaluate research evidence underpinning universal midwifery care for childbearing families
- explain approaches to public health promotion and protection in midwifery practice
- apply assessment and screening methods to inform individualised care planning
- describe strategies for supporting normal physiological processes during childbearing
- apply strategies that promote positive outcomes and prevent complications in childbearing
- evaluate evidence relating to Baby Friendly Initiative practice standards
- evaluate evidence to support women's informed decision making
- apply ethical frameworks to support maternal and infant self-care decisions
- Complexities in Maternity Care (20 credits)
What you learn (9)
- identify complications and additional care needs of women and newborns
- respond to additional care needs considering cultural and spiritual factors
- evaluate causes and progression of conditions affecting maternal and fetal health
- evaluate multidisciplinary management approaches for complex pregnancies
- identify the midwife's role in managing complex care needs
- apply safe practice when coordinating care with other services
- evaluate the midwife's contribution to multiagency collaboration
- analyse ethical dilemmas arising in complex maternity care
- exercise professional judgement to advocate for women and newborns
- Evidence-based Midwifery Care (20 credits)
What you learn (9)
- analyse the origins and validity of midwifery research evidence
- evaluate the application of research and scholarship to midwifery practice
- evaluate how evidence-based practice supports safe midwifery care
- evaluate the role of continuity of care and carer in midwifery
- critically appraise midwifery research evidence and scholarship
- explain research methodologies and processes used in midwifery evidence
- analyse the midwife's contribution to knowledge through research and audit
- critique how midwifery research informs practice and policy
- construct reasoned academic arguments using critical appraisal
- Midwifery Practice Learning 2 (40 credits)
What you learn (5)
- demonstrate progress toward stage two midwifery proficiencies
- perform clinical tasks with reduced supervision
- complete half of required practice proficiencies
- apply baby friendly initiative principles in practice
- calculate drug dosages accurately using safe-medicate software
Year 3 · 6 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Midwifery Practice Learning 3 (40 credits)
What you learn (5)
- demonstrate progress towards final-stage midwifery proficiencies
- perform all required midwifery proficiencies under supervision
- apply Baby Friendly Initiative principles to infant feeding support
- calculate drug dosages accurately using a safe medication calculation tool
- manage a caseload of women under supervision
- Strengthening Professional Self in Midwifery (20 credits)
What you learn (11)
- model exemplary professional standards in midwifery practice
- critique own performance against scholarly and leadership benchmarks
- apply evidence-based approaches to parent education and team support
- evaluate evidence-based approaches used in midwifery practice
- deliver parenthood preparation education to individuals and groups
- supervise and support midwifery and interdisciplinary team members
- provide constructive feedback to colleagues and students
- critique knowledge and skills needed for the practice supervisor role
- prepare to undertake practice supervisor responsibilities post-registration
- identify personal learning and development needs for professional growth
- take responsibility for achieving professional independence
- Leading and Managing Change in Midwifery (20 credits)
What you learn (5)
- assess how professional, organisational and policy factors shape care provision
- critique arguments, assumptions and data relevant to maternity care issues
- formulate judgements and questions to drive quality improvement in midwifery care
- manage own learning process independently within a professional context
- apply quality improvement methodologies systematically to maternity care practice
- Autonomous Midwifery: Leadership and Practice (20 credits)
What you learn (5)
- evaluate the role of a midwife as lead professional in care provision
- appraise professional responsibilities for managing a midwifery caseload
- evaluate clinical decision-making in complex and challenging midwifery situations
- evaluate different leadership approaches used in maternity and health care
- apply leadership concepts to contemporary midwifery practice
- Emergencies in Maternity Care (20 credits)
What you learn (6)
- identify complications and additional care needs in maternity
- manage emergencies without obstetric or paediatric support
- exercise initiative and professional responsibility with women and families
- collaborate within interdisciplinary and multiagency teams during complications
- communicate effectively with women and their partners or families
- reflect on own role within interdisciplinary and multiagency teams
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
Where does it lead?
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 30 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 14, 23
Half of graduates earned between £21,000 and £34,000. Five years on, the median is £27,500. 100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 95% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 15% left | 90% | 30 |
| In work or study, 15 months on0% studying | 100% | 20 |
| Professional or managerial job | 95% | 20 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £29,500 | 15 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £25,500 | 30 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £27,500 | 30 |
What does it cost?
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
York fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold. International students: £33,500 a year (2027/28).
What do students say?
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 96% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 25 students answered
Highest: 100% agreed on question 13; lowest: 40% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 84% |
| Question 2 | 80% |
| Question 3 | 84% |
| Question 4 | 88% |
| Question 5 | 80% |
| Question 6 | 72% |
| Question 7 | 84% |
| Question 8 | 68% |
| Question 9 | 96% |
| Question 10 | 52% |
| Question 11 | 80% |
| Question 12 | 56% |
| Question 13 | 100% |
| Question 14 | 44% |
| Question 15 | 92% |
| Question 16 | 84% |
| Question 17 | 68% |
| Question 18 | 80% |
| Question 19 | 91% |
| Question 20 | 100% |
| Question 21 | 87% |
| Question 22 | 76% |
| Question 23 | 64% |
| Question 24 | 40% |
| Question 25 | 75% |
| Question 26 | 83% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of York’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of York is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.