Midwifery

University of Brighton

A-levels

BBB. Must include a science, psychology or sociology at grade B.

BTEC

DDM in a health or science subject.

International Baccalaureate

30 overall with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Health studies, nursing or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at distinction and 21 credits at merit or above.

T-level

Merit in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T-level. Other T-levels are not accepted.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

At least three GCSEs including maths, English language and science. Students with an Access diploma require maths and English.

Age requirement

Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins.

Other qualifications

We accept a range of other qualifications but they must be equivalent to Level 3 and contain the appropriate amount of science content. The CACHE Diploma, for example, is accepted but only if specific modules are taken which fulfil the science requirements.

For this course which leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a midwife, you must demonstrate the following:

completion of 10 years general education

evidence of study within the last five years

evidence of commitment to the profession

provision of a personal statement which demonstrates the ability and desire to become a midwife

an academic reference indicating potential to study at degree level and indicating the applicant is of good character

a character reference, which may come from an employer if appropriate, or other appropriate person, indicating good communication skills, caring qualities and a positive attitude

passing of occupational health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

ability to meet travel requirements to attend placements

ability to follow a shift pattern that could cover any part of a 24-hour seven-day cycle.

Occupational health screening and vaccinations

You will need to complete an occupational health screening and we strongly encourage that you get all of the required vaccinations. Particular vaccinations are a requirement of certain NHS placement providers and are in place to protect you and the patients.