Midwifery BSc (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Midwifery BSc (Hons) and other courses in Midwifery at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Midwifery.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Midwifery
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25503 | £26966 | £30273 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24967 - £31000 | £19869 - £32331 | £21242 - £37169 |
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Course Description
This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing students for an outstanding career in Midwifery. Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning midwifery theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings. Our highly-trained midwifery teaching staff are actively engaged in practice and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. There are also opportunities for elective placements with one of our international partners in the final year of study.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Midwifery BSc (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
| 100% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Midwifery
All Midwifery courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE Mathematics and a Science subject at grade B or better. Scottish National 5 Mathematics and a Science subject at grade B or better.
Costs
Tuition Fees Midwifery BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
- NI and ROI students - No fee for commissioned students / £7,800 for non-commissioned students.
All students entering this programme are required to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with Access NI which costs approximately £33.
In Year 1 students must buy a uniform from a QUB-selected uniform supplier (approximate cost £190), and a name badge (approximate cost £10).
All students on this programme will undertake clinical placements, which can be anywhere in Northern Ireland. Students are responsible for funding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. These costs vary depending on the location and duration of the placements. Some reimbursement may be available for funded students.
Students may wish to buy a Fob Watch or Pinard Horn, approximate cost £15.
Non-funded students pay a placement charge which is for facilitating the clinical placement. It is collected by the Student Finance Office and is passed on to our placement provider partners. The approximate cost for 2024-25 is £4,500 per year.
Please note that students on an NHS funded place cannot apply for loan funding from Student Finance NI.
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
B720
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 77% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £18800 | 153 | Poole |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £20800 | 143 | Belfast |
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Midwifery BMid | City University London | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29250 | 157 | London |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 76% | 0% | 13% | £9250 £9250 | £18250 | 167 | Liverpool |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 62% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £27200 | 163 | Nottingham |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15000 £17000 | 155 | Middlesbrough |
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Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 92% | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £18700 | 170 | Huddersfield |
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Midwifery BMid | Edinburgh Napier University | 67% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £16880 | 163 | Edinburgh |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £16700 | 145 | Oxford |
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FAQ about Midwifery BSc (Hons) Queen's University of Belfast
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Artistic, literary and media occupations (100%),
- Midwifery BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Queen's University of Belfast.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 5.26% Percentile among all Midwifery students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.