Midwifery BSc/BN/BMid
Study of pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care - combining science, empathy, and hands-on practice to prepare you for a professional career as a midwife.
YOUR PERSONALITY MIGHT BE:
Caring nature
Calm under pressure
Advocate for women
Physically resilient
POPULAR CAREER FIELDS
Healthcare & Public Health
Government & Public Sector
Research & Academia
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Midwifery BSc/BN/BMid
Is this for you?
WHAT IS IT?
Study of pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care - combining science, empathy, and hands-on practice to prepare you for a professional career as a midwife.
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About the Course
What Is a Midwifery Degree?
Midwifery focuses on caring for women and families during pregnancy, labour, and after birth. You’ll learn to provide clinical, emotional, and educational support throughout the maternity journey - from antenatal check-ups to postnatal care and breastfeeding guidance.
Why Study Midwifery?
If you’re calm under pressure, compassionate, and passionate about supporting new life, Midwifery is a rewarding and respected career. It offers the chance to build trusted relationships with families and play a vital role in public health and maternal wellbeing.
Most Midwifery degrees cover:
Anatomy, physiology, and reproductive health
Pregnancy, labour, and birth care
Maternal and newborn health
Midwifery practice and professional ethics
Pharmacology and pain management
Infant feeding and postnatal care
Public health and safeguarding
Later in your degree, you may specialise in areas such as high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care, or community midwifery.
Degree Type
BSc (Bachelor of Science), BN (Bachelor of Nursing), or BMid (Bachelor of Midwifery) - all lead to registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Antenatal Assessment – monitoring maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.
Labour & Birth Support – providing safe, evidence-based care throughout childbirth.
Postnatal Care – supporting recovery, breastfeeding, and early newborn development.
Clinical Judgement – recognising complications quickly and responding appropriately.
Communication & Advocacy – empowering women and families with compassionate, informed care.
A-levels or equivalent including at least one Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Psychology preferred). Some universities accept a broad range of subjects.
Explain your motivation to become a midwife and what draws you to caring for mothers and babies.
Mention any work experience in healthcare, childcare, or volunteering.
Highlight your compassion, communication, and teamwork skills.
Show awareness of the emotional and physical demands of midwifery.
Universities may invite you to an interview or assessment day to explore your understanding of the profession and your values.
The Roar Behind the Silence by Amy Brown and Soo Downe – Exploring compassion and confidence in maternity care.
Midwives: A History of Birth by Sheila Kitzinger – The story of midwifery and childbirth through time.
The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill – A modern guide to pregnancy and birth choices.
Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth – Memoir of life as a midwife in post-war London.
Gain experience through volunteering or shadowing in healthcare or community settings.
Attend open days to learn about placements and maternity units.
Read about NHS maternity services and women’s health policy.
Develop resilience and confidence through teamwork or caring roles.
Midwifery - Midwife, registered midwife, practicing midwife, qualified midwife
Community Midwifery - Community midwife, home birth midwife, caseload midwife, domiciliary midwife
Hospital Midwifery - Hospital midwife, labour ward midwife, delivery suite midwife, inpatient midwife
Specialist Midwifery - Specialist midwife, consultant midwife, advanced midwife, midwifery specialist (diabetes/mental health/etc)
Midwifery Management - Midwifery manager, team leader, clinical coordinator, head of midwifery
Independent Practice - Independent midwife, self-employed midwife, private midwife, freelance midwife
Research Midwifery - Research midwife, midwifery researcher, clinical research midwife, academic midwife
Midwifery Education - Midwifery educator, practice educator, clinical teacher, midwifery lecturer
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