Midwifery

About this programme

This degree prepares you for a lifelong career, linking theory with hands-on experience. Learn vital skills in health promotion, public health, law, and ethics, alongside clinical placements in local health boards, providing holistic, woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Prepare for a rewarding midwifery career with practical midwifery skills from year one. Experience clinical placements, apply theoretical knowledge, and provide holistic, woman-centred care. This course is for you if you're passionate about caring for women, birthing individuals and families. You'll get an authentic experience through hands-on placements, learn essential midwifery skills, and study in a professional, safe, inclusive environment where you’re supported in every step. Complete authentic assessments and modules that directly relate to real-life midwifery practice. Learn from lecturers with significant clinical expertise and supervisors in real practice environments. Gain diverse experience with varied placements across local health boards covering all aspects of midwifery. Train in high-fidelity virtual learning environments and state-of-the-art simulation suites. In Year One, you'll learn basic midwifery skills and foundational care practices, focusing on health promotion, life sciences, and professionalism. Explore health promotion, prevention, and protection, and understand the midwife's role from local to global perspectives. Learn about professionalism in midwifery, focusing on effective communication and interpersonal skills.