Midwifery, BSc (Hons)

This degree equips you with essential practical skills to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, a key quality benchmark for healthcare trusts. Ranked in the top 20 for Nursing and Midwifery in the 2021 Guardian League Table, the program draws on a 70-year heritage of high-quality education and strong NHS partnerships. It emphasizes in-depth knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills for compassionate midwifery, with 50% dedicated to placements in diverse settings like community care, wards, and birth centers. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including clinical suites and specialized equipment, and financial aid for tuition, living costs, and placements, the course covers the full spectrum of maternal care from pre-pregnancy to postpartum.Assessment methods include written assignments, oral exams, OSCEs, written examinations, and case studies. Upon completion, you'll be eligible for NMC registration, enabling careers as a registered midwife in the NHS or internationally, with opportunities for advancement to roles like ward manager or specialist. This qualification fosters competent, autonomous professionals who enhance maternity care quality and safety.