Midwifery

About this programme

Blend theory and practice to become a safe and competent midwifery practitioner. There's plenty of opportunities to explore our campus and meet us. Sign up for email alerts to be the first to know of any upcoming events. Become a compassionate, skilled midwife. This course prepares you to positively impact women, birthing people, and families. You’ll gain the expertise to provide safe, universal care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Balance theory with extensive hands-on practice. Benefit from an equal split between academic study and clinical placements. Small cohort sizes ensure you receive personalised support as you build your professional confidence. Train in industry-standard maternity suites. Practice essential midwifery skills in our Clinical Simulation Unit. You’ll use specialised equipment to prepare for real-world maternity care. Learn from specialists in contemporary birthing. Our academics are active practitioners and researchers in maternal health. They’ll equip you with the knowledge to work effectively within interdisciplinary and multi-agency care teams. Launch your career with strong industry links. Gain diverse experience through placements in regional NHS Trusts. You’ll graduate ready for professional registration and a rewarding career in a high-demand field. Our current midwifery course is fully-accredited with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) with Sustainability (Gold Award). The award sets standards for facilitating effective parent-baby relationships and choices regarding infant feeding.