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.
Is this for you?
This degree could suit you if you:
Want to support pregnancy and childbirth
Enjoy working with people
Are caring and resilient
Want a meaningful healthcare career
Are calm under pressure
Popular Career Fields
Healthcare & Public Health
Government & Public Sector
Research & Academia
Education
Your Personality Might Be:
Caring nature
Government & Public Sector
Advocate for women
Physically resilient
What is it?
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.
Course Summary
Study of pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care - combining science, empathy, and hands-on practice to prepare you for a professional career as a midwife.
What you'll study
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).
Skills You'll Gain
Midwifery helps you develop strong clinical, communication, and decision-making skills, which could include:
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.
Pathways, Placements and Work Experience
CAREERS
Career Pathways
After graduation, you’ll be eligible to register as a Midwife with the NMC.
You can work in:
NHS hospitals and community teams
Birth centres and maternity units
Private healthcare and independent practice
Overseas health services or humanitarian organisations
Work Experiences & Placements
All Midwifery courses include clinical placements, which may take place in:
NHS maternity wards and labour suites
Community midwifery teams
Antenatal and postnatal clinics
Birth centres and home birth services
Placements help you gain hands-on experience, building confidence and competence as a future registered midwife.
Salary Profile
Coming soon
Qualifications, Personal Satement, What to do Next?
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Entry Requirements
A-levels or equivalent including at least one Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Psychology preferred). Some universities accept a broad range of subjects.
Personal Statement Tips
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.
What to do Next
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.
Wider Reading
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.