Our program is uniquely designed to be student-focused, nurturing your strengths to develop you into a motivated and professional midwife. With a curriculum that priorities the needs of mothers, infants, and the wider community, we recognise the pivotal role midwives play in enhancing family health. And in 2024, an impressive 92% of students expressed satisfaction with the teaching on our Bachelor of Midwifery course, according to the NSS.What's unique about this course<br>Ranked 24th in the UK for Midwifery (The Guardian University Guide rankings, 2025)<br>State-of-the-art facilities<br>Hands-on experience<br>Work alongside healthcare and other professionals, in a variety of hospital and community settings<br>We have excellent partnership with arrangements with local NHS trusts and private sector organisations<br>What happens on the course<br>The programme is designed in line with NMC requirements for 50% theory and 50% practice. Therefore half of your time is spent in university, whilst the other half is in a variety of clinical practice placement areas. Whilst in placement you will be included in the full shift pattern, and will be expected to participate in the full range of day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holiday working. You will study a range of inspiring and contemporary academic modules based on theory and practice experiences. Through a range of innovative learning and teaching approaches, you will be empowered to think critically about evidence-based practice and incorporate this in your care. Combined with simulated skills practice and a strong foundation of evidence-based theoretical knowledge, this allows you to become a well-trained, safe and effective practitioner.Practical skillsPractising in our skills laboratories which replicate clinical and home environments, you will be able to test out your practical skills in a safe learning environment. We believe that the curriculum reflects midwifery's ‘art’ and ‘science’. Potential Career Paths<br>You will be prepared for the developing role of the midwife and be equipped with the tools to be integrated into a sustainable, reflective workforce. On successfully completing the course you will exit with both an academic award, Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons), and the professional NMC registration as a midwife.Once qualified, this will open up the prospect of many jobs in clinical practice, hospital or community settings, specialist clinical roles, research, education or managerial roles. Registered midwives (RM) can continue to study after they have qualified, often in a specialist area, as they develop their career path and can work abroad in many countries with their UK qualification.