Teesside University
Midwifery BSc (Hons)
Teesside University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Midwifery BSc (Hons) at Teesside University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Midwifery.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
40 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Midwifery

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Midwifery at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £24000 £28000
25-75 percentile range £24500 - £27000 £16000 - £28000 £21000 - £35500


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

Course Description

NOTE: This course has no vacancies for January 2024. The next intakes are September 2024 and January 2025.

Course overview: From conception to birth midwives play a critical role. Train as a midwife at Teesside University and you will play a central role in the most amazing and challenging journey in a family’s life. Within this partnership you will be supporting women, through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood to make informed choices about their care.

Supported by midwives and academic staff throughout your training our course balances theory and practice to prepare you with the knowledge, skills and leadership to work as a midwife as an independent practitioner and within the multidisciplinary and agency team. A midwife is the lead practitioner for women with low risk care and is required to make decisions, coordinate and manage care for women with complex needs in conjunction with the woman and the wider team. A range of practice placements give you the opportunity to develop your skills as a midwife and put into the practice the theory you have learnt in University. Our trust partners include County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health NHS foundation Trust, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees NHS Foundation Trust. The course is underpinned by the latest research and will develop your critical analysis skills to deliver care to the highest standard for women. On successful completion of the course you gain eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register. Please note 100% attendance is expected during this course.

Top reasons to study midwifery

  1. State-of-the-art simulation facilities to support the practical skills.
  2. Opportunities to undertake an elective placement home or abroad.
  3. Experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team have a strong focus on evidence-base practice.
  4. Midwifery is an internationally recognised profession offering global career opportunities.
  5. Excellent working partnership with local NHS trusts and charitable organisations
  6. Development of interprofessional working with wider multidisciplinary teams. This course prepares you to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's standards for pre-registration midwifery education (NMC, 2019). Throughout the course, as part of the placement experience, you will be required to travel to your placement area and work a shift pattern rota which includes night duty, weekends and bank holidays. All new and continuing students on this course will receive a £5,000 maintenance grant each year if they’re eligible. If eligible, you will not need to pay it back. After the course: The knowledge and experience gained during the course provides you with the opportunity to have an exciting and rewarding career. Registered Midwife status is recognised internationally and career opportunities are available both at home and abroad. New posts, roles and responsibilities are constantly evolving, both in community and hospital settings.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Midwifery BSc (Hons) at Teesside University

95% Finance Professionals
5% Conservation and environment professionals

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

Successful interview, work-based risk assessment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references required.

Visit Teesside University’s website using the course details link provided for information on shortlisting and interview criteria.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Midwifery, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Midwifery BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
International £15000 year 1
EU £17000 year 1
International £17000 year 1

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.

University Rankings

#69
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of Teesside University

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based on 19 different rankings

Positions of Teesside University in top UK and global rankings.

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Student composition of Teesside University

undergraduates:
10750
postgraduates:
6270
Total:
17020
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FAQ about Midwifery BSc (Hons) Teesside University

  • 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.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £24000 3 years after graduation and £28000 after graduation.

  • Finance Professionals (95%), Conservation and environment professionals (5%),

  • 40 graduates rated the course 81. This means that 81% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Midwifery BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Teesside University.

  • It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 155 which is among the Percentile among all Midwifery students in the UK.