Midwifery - BSc (Hons)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Birmingham City University

Program Overview

This three-year degree is designed to prepare you to become a confident, compassionate midwife, supporting women, babies, and families throughout pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. It’s perfect for students who want hands-on experience in real clinical settings while building the knowledge and skills needed for a professional midwifery career.

Curriculum Structure:
Year 1:
Your first year focuses on building a strong foundation in midwifery practice. Modules like Introduction to Midwifery Studies, The Antenatal Woman and Fetus, and The Intrapartum Woman and Fetus introduce you to pregnancy, labour, and birth, while Midwifery Clinical Practice 1 gives you your first placement experience to see theory come to life.

Year 2:
In the second year, you’ll handle more complex care situations. Modules such as Supporting the Vulnerable Woman, Family and Newborn Infant, Complex Conditions in the Mother and Newborn Infant, and Midwifery Clinical Practice 2 help you manage challenging pregnancies and newborn needs, strengthening both your knowledge and hands-on skills.

Year 3:
The final year is about refining advanced skills and leadership in midwifery. Modules like Advanced Skills in the Care of the Woman and Newborn Infant, Introduction to Global Perspectives on Public Health, and Research Proposal, along with Midwifery Clinical Practice 3, prepare you to lead care, improve services, and practise independently as you approach professional registration.

Focus areas:
“midwifery practice, antenatal care, labour & birth, postnatal & newborn care, complex conditions, global public health, leadership and research in midwifery”

Learning outcomes:
“You will graduate ready to provide safe, evidence-informed, compassionate care; work effectively within multi-professional teams; lead service improvements; contribute to research; and take a global perspective on public health.”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This programme is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and meets their Standards for Pre-Registration Midwifery programmes.

Reputation (employability rankings):
BCU graduates are highly regarded by employers for being “fit for practice” from day one, thanks to the strong combination of clinical placements and simulation-rich learning environments.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Birmingham City University, the Midwifery BSc (Hons) program is all about hands-on learning and real-world experience. You’ll spend half your time on clinical placements in NHS hospitals, maternity units, and community clinics, working directly with women and families. The university’s modern facilities and supportive staff ensure you get the practical skills and confidence you need to thrive as a midwife, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and simulation labs for safe, hands-on practice.

Here’s what experiential learning looks like for midwifery students at Birmingham City University:

• Clinical placements in NHS hospitals and maternity settings across Birmingham, including Birmingham Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, and Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

• Practical workshops and simulation sessions using advanced teaching aids and equipment, including a purpose-built midwifery teaching suite, birthing pool, Sim Mum birth simulator, and realistic neonatal mannequins

• Group projects and case-based learning to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills

• Access to specialist midwifery libraries and digital resources for research and study

• Field trips and visits to partner healthcare providers, exposing you to diverse patient populations

• Use of digital tools for scenario-based learning and assessment, including virtual ward and virtual case creator

• Elective placement opportunities, which can be national or international, allowing you to explore midwifery in a different setting.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Midwifery BSc (Hons) at Birmingham City University are highly sought after, with excellent employment rates and strong graduate outcomes. Most go on to rewarding careers as registered midwives in NHS hospitals, community clinics, and specialist services, making a real difference in the lives of women and families. With experience, many advance to leadership, research, or education roles, shaping the future of midwifery practice.

Here’s what you can expect in terms of progression and opportunities:

• The university’s Careers and Employability Service offers CV and cover letter checks, application support, one-to-one careers advice, interview tips, careers fairs, internships, and graduate job opportunities.

• Midwifery graduates earn an average salary of £27,000 within 15 months of graduation, with 95% going on to work or further study within six months of graduation.

• The program has strong partnerships with NHS Trusts such as Birmingham Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, and Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, ensuring students gain real-world experience and industry connections.

• The degree is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving graduates the professional recognition needed to work as a registered midwife in the UK and internationally.