About this course
Bournemouth University offers BSc (Hons) Midwifery with Foundation Year as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Nursing and midwifery. Based in Dorset, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,800 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 79. The next intake is September, 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
This course requires 128–144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent, including 32 points in a required subject.Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies.Required subjectsApplied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology.Excluded subjectsGeneral Studies (unless accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent in appropriate subjects)A-level and AS levels128–144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 32 points in a required subject.AS levels are accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent.Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge CertificateWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Access to HE Diploma128–144 UCAS tariff points from any combination of Distinction, Merit and Pass grades. This must include 15 level 3 graded credits in one of our required subjects: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Health & Social Care. An Access to HE Diploma contains 60 credits overall, with 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded credits.BTEC NationalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points. Subject requirement: Health & Social Care (Health Studies Pathway), Applied Human Biology, Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken, Sport or Sport & Exercise Science.Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken, Sport or Sport & Exercise Science.Foundation Diploma/ 90-credit Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken, Sport.Extended Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Applies Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken, Sport.Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma128–144 UCAS tariff points, to include a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects including 36 points in a required subject.Cambridge TechnicalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) in a required subject.Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff.Foundation Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff.Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff.Extended Project QualificationWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.International Baccalaureate Certificates128–144 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates.International Baccalaureate (Diploma)32–34 points including grade H5 in a required subject.Scottish Highers128–144 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers including 32 points in a required subject.Scottish Advanced Highers128–144 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.T LevelsMerit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health or Healthcare ScienceNumeracy and literacy requirementsThere are no GCSE requirements. The Foundation Year will cover these skills in preparation for degree study.For September 2024 entry48–72 UCAS tariff points
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
