What ever stage of your career journey you are at, there are various routes into midwifery roles.
Below you can see some of these routes, ranging from school qualifications required for the university approach to apprenticeships, or shortened midwifery courses if you are a NMC registered adult nurse considering a career change.
GCSEs: Five at grade C/4 including maths, English and science will need to be achieved at time of application to study midwifery.
You're likely to need three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, such as a T Level or BTEC, plus supporting GCSEs. Entry is competitive and high grades at A Level (or equivalent qualifications at level 3) might be needed. Universities may also ask for certain subjects, such as at least one science or social science subject.
If you’re thinking of a career in midwifery, there are lots of routes to choose from including T Levels and university courses. For qualified nurses, shorter programmes are available. We’re also keen to encourage colleagues to return to practice.
Visit the academy T Level page to find out more about how you can find a course in your area.
To become a midwife, you’ll need to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or midwifery degree apprenticeship.
You're likely to need three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, such as a T level or BTEC, plus supporting GCSEs. Entry is competitive and high grades at A Level (or equivalent qualifications at level 3) might be needed. Universities may also ask for certain subjects, such as at least one science or social science subject.
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As entry requirements can vary, we always recommend contacting universities and employers to find out the qualifications you'll need.
If you're working as an MCA then your employing organisation may support you to do a MDA through an apprenticeship.
This two year course is for UK registered adult nurses who have already studied at degree level and wish to gain the knowledge and skills to register as a midwife with the NMC.
For 2024, this course is funded by the government with salary support worth equivalent to the mid-point of AFC band 5 and a tuition fee contribution of up to £9,250 per student per annum, pro rata for the length of the course.
Each year we are notified by Health Education England about the number of funded places available.