Program Overview

Midwifery (Avery Hill), BSc Hons

Overview

Study our midwifery degree at our Avery Hill Campus in southeast London or our Medway Campus in Kent for rewarding careers supporting women and their families through childbirth.

Course Details

• UCAS points: 120
• Course/institution codes: B710 A BSc/Mid (London) / B710 M BSc/Mid (Medway)
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Start month: September; January
• Home fees 2025/26: £9,535

What You Should Know About This Course

• State-of-the-art simulation facilities where you will be able to practice your acquired skills such as examination of the new-born infant.
• In London, our Midwifery is ranked 2nd in the category for satisfied with teaching (Guardian League Tables, 2025)
• Students studying this course can expect to earn up to £31,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020)
• You will be allocated a place in a NHS trust for the three-year course.
• Our Nursing & Midwifery at Greenwich is ranked joint 2nd in London for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide League Tables, 2025).

Accreditation

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• Qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
• In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

How You Will Learn

• Teaching: Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
• Class sizes: Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups.
• Independent learning: Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate around 30 hours a week to self-study.

Assessment

• Formal assessments: Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade.
• Practice assignments: Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Careers and Placements

• Work placement: We are proud of our strong links with placement providers. Our placements are in a variety of settings, from women's homes to hospital placements and community clinics.
• Career opportunities: Successful completion of this course will equip you to work as a Registered Midwife in various settings, such as the hospital and community, and progress your career in midwifery.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees: Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
  ---|---|---|---
  Home* | £9,535 | N/A | N/A
• Other costs: We want to keep costs to a minimum and ensure our Health and Social care students get the best experience possible. To support our students, we offer a package that includes:
  • Free Occupational Health costs, including immunisations
  • Full uniform set.

Support and Advice

• Academic skills and study support: We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
• Employability services: Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination.