Mature student applying for Midwifery

Hi! I apologise for the length of this and thank you to anyone who reads.

I am applying for 2025 Midwifery course. It has always been a dream of mine but I was knocked back at 16 when applying for my course at college, told by tutors that midwifery is a very competitive course and I sobbed for days. I instead did my A Levels, got a degree 2:1 in English and began a PGCE to become a teacher as an alternative career. I couldn’t finish my PGCE as it didn’t feel right for me.

I am now a Qualified Dental Nurse after sort of falling into the job, and through working here I have found passion again for healthcare. I feel ready now that I’m 26 to try again to pursue a career in midwifery I had once dreamed of.

My question is, what is the likelihood I will be accepted? I have a good educational background with strong grades, already having been university and having a healthcare based job. however I do understand the course is very competitive and I am preparing myself for the possibility of rejection.

Can anyone help ? Do I have a chance at all or is there more I should do before applying? Thank you!!

Hi! I apologise for the length of this and thank you to anyone who reads.
I am applying for 2025 Midwifery course. It has always been a dream of mine but I was knocked back at 16 when applying for my course at college, told by tutors that midwifery is a very competitive course and I sobbed for days. I instead did my A Levels, got a degree 2:1 in English and began a PGCE to become a teacher as an alternative career. I couldn’t finish my PGCE as it didn’t feel right for me.
I am now a Qualified Dental Nurse after sort of falling into the job, and through working here I have found passion again for healthcare. I feel ready now that I’m 26 to try again to pursue a career in midwifery I had once dreamed of.
My question is, what is the likelihood I will be accepted? I have a good educational background with strong grades, already having been university and having a healthcare based job. however I do understand the course is very competitive and I am preparing myself for the possibility of rejection.
Can anyone help ? Do I have a chance at all or is there more I should do before applying? Thank you!!

Hi 😊 I’m applying for midwifery for September 2025, I’ve been out of relevant education a while though so currently doing an access course at my local college.
The best thing I have done rather than emailing admissions has been visiting the uni open days, often there are admissions tutors in the subject areas who are happy to answer all questions midwifery/personal statement/criteria. Although I’ve studied at level 5 recently they wanted related study within the last 5 years hence access but tbh the biology elements are completely tailored to health and the human body and really useful!
Good luck 😊

Hi,
I am also a mature (44) student. I applied in 2023 for the Midwifery degree and also Midwifery with Public Health (4yr degree). I was studying a Level 3 access to Health Education course at the time. I received interviews and offers from both Universities. My best advice is Go for It, you have the educational background required and also fantastic transferable skills by the sounds of it. I would apply as early as possible though as there are limited amounts of spaces for Midwifery degree's compared to the likes of Adult and Mental Health Nursing.
Good Luck ⭐️ x

Hi! I apologise for the length of this and thank you to anyone who reads.
I am applying for 2025 Midwifery course. It has always been a dream of mine but I was knocked back at 16 when applying for my course at college, told by tutors that midwifery is a very competitive course and I sobbed for days. I instead did my A Levels, got a degree 2:1 in English and began a PGCE to become a teacher as an alternative career. I couldn’t finish my PGCE as it didn’t feel right for me.
I am now a Qualified Dental Nurse after sort of falling into the job, and through working here I have found passion again for healthcare. I feel ready now that I’m 26 to try again to pursue a career in midwifery I had once dreamed of.
My question is, what is the likelihood I will be accepted? I have a good educational background with strong grades, already having been university and having a healthcare based job. however I do understand the course is very competitive and I am preparing myself for the possibility of rejection.
Can anyone help ? Do I have a chance at all or is there more I should do before applying? Thank you!!

I’m 30 in January and have had two interviews this week and received offers from both! I’d say do it

Hi! I apologise for the length of this and thank you to anyone who reads.
I am applying for 2025 Midwifery course. It has always been a dream of mine but I was knocked back at 16 when applying for my course at college, told by tutors that midwifery is a very competitive course and I sobbed for days. I instead did my A Levels, got a degree 2:1 in English and began a PGCE to become a teacher as an alternative career. I couldn’t finish my PGCE as it didn’t feel right for me.
I am now a Qualified Dental Nurse after sort of falling into the job, and through working here I have found passion again for healthcare. I feel ready now that I’m 26 to try again to pursue a career in midwifery I had once dreamed of.
My question is, what is the likelihood I will be accepted? I have a good educational background with strong grades, already having been university and having a healthcare based job. however I do understand the course is very competitive and I am preparing myself for the possibility of rejection.
Can anyone help ? Do I have a chance at all or is there more I should do before applying? Thank you!!

Hi
Making sure you have the right entry requirements for midwifery is your first priority.
Check out what your preferred universities entry requirements are for the midwifery degree course, remember that some universities will be asking you for a science subject, others will ask for specifically Biology and you'll get a few not asking for any science subject.
Maths, English and your biology will be a necessary probably okay but I would suggest that you check exactly what your preferred universities are requiring.
The biggest issue with midwifery degree courses is that all universities only take in a very limited amount of potential students midwives each year and you have to make sure that you have a absolutely brilliant personal statement and then if you are picked for a interview you make sure you put plenty information across to the interviewer when they ask you questions.
Don't panic about your age being 26 okay as long as you are competent enough to do the job as a midwife then that's what counts. As you said midwifery is very highly competitive and you need to be better than everyone else with your personal statement and interview to have a good chance.
Now if you where successful in getting a place at university have you consider other options like applying for a MCA ( maternity care assistant) or HCA working on your local maternity unit. A MCA would be better as you get taught everything about being a midwife excuse delivering babies ( approx 18-24 months course) and majority of MCA go on to become qualify midwives.
I was 26 when I started my midwife degree and been qualified for over five years.
NHS registered midwife ( band 7 senior charge nurse midwife).

Thank you so much for your reply. I emailed Bangor to ask if I’d be considered with my qualifications and they said yes! I have sent my application now and so just a waiting game now! Oh wow you were the same age as me now, maybe it’s a sign?!🤣 I have everything crossed but will definitely considered future options if I’m not successful this time. Thank you again xx

Well done for contacting Bangor to ask about things and hopefully they reassure you.
At least you know your qualifications are suitable.
Yes it is just a waiting game for them to contact you regarding whether you are successful or not at the application stage and then you have to research and study for your interview stage 🙂 🙂 🙂
Age does matter like I said previously as I was beside four people who were in their late fifties and they qualified same time as myself.
Always look at alternative routes/roles into any nursing degrees just as a backup.
What might happen if you don't get a offer for midwifery they might offer you an alternative nursing course and it's up to you if you accept it or not.
You are welcome 🤗 🤗 and keep your fingers crossed 🤞 🤞 🤞

I thought I’d better find out first before all the stress of personal statement writing! Aw you’ve made me feel much better thank you for that, I know it was a while ago but do you know how long they normally take to make offers etc? Xx

That’s amazing, good for you!!!! Which unis have you applied for if you don’t mind me asking? Thank you so much for your reply xx

Thank you so much! I have submitted my application now so I have everything crossed! Good luck to you on your application next year, I am sure you’ll smash it xxx

Just to let everyone who helped know, that I have been offered an interview for Bangor! Xxx

Hi everyone! To anyone reading looking at this post for inspiration, I’ve been offered a place at Bangor! Xx

Hi! I apologise for the length of this and thank you to anyone who reads.
I am applying for 2025 Midwifery course. It has always been a dream of mine but I was knocked back at 16 when applying for my course at college, told by tutors that midwifery is a very competitive course and I sobbed for days. I instead did my A Levels, got a degree 2:1 in English and began a PGCE to become a teacher as an alternative career. I couldn’t finish my PGCE as it didn’t feel right for me.
I am now a Qualified Dental Nurse after sort of falling into the job, and through working here I have found passion again for healthcare. I feel ready now that I’m 26 to try again to pursue a career in midwifery I had once dreamed of.
My question is, what is the likelihood I will be accepted? I have a good educational background with strong grades, already having been university and having a healthcare based job. however I do understand the course is very competitive and I am preparing myself for the possibility of rejection.
Can anyone help ? Do I have a chance at all or is there more I should do before applying? Thank you!!