Midwifery, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Study our degree in midwifery for rewarding careers supporting women and their families through childbirth.Midwives are the lead professionals at all straightforward births, whether this takes place at home, a birth centre or in hospital. Whilst on the programme, you will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of women and babies. This will include childbirth in the delivery suite, birth centres and home environments. You will learn accountability for the role you play in their lives, both during and after pregnancy. Care will be based on best available evidence and reflect contemporary knowledge, practice, research and technology.Our midwifery degree prepares you for the role and responsibilities of a registered midwife. You'll be working in the NHS serving the women and families of south-east London and Kent.What you should know about this course:

• 94.34% Overall Student Satisfaction in Midwifery (2020 National Student Survey)

• Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2022).

• Students studying this course can expect to earn up to £31,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).

• You will be placed in a NHS trust for the three-year course, although you will have the opportunity to change your placement area for part of Year 3.

• We are currently developing a brand-new simulation suite where you will be able to practice your acquired skills such as examination of the new-born infant.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.