Midwifery - BSc (Hons).

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Birmingham City University

Program Overview

BCU’s BSc (Hons) Midwifery is designed for students who genuinely want to support women and families through one of the most important moments of their lives. The course blends hands-on clinical placements with strong academic teaching, helping you grow into a confident, compassionate midwife who is ready for NMC registration and a rewarding career.

Curriculum Structure

Year One – Building Your Foundation

Your first year gives you the essential grounding you need as a future midwife. You’ll study modules like Introduction to Midwifery Studies, The Antenatal Woman and Fetus, and Intrapartum Woman and Fetus, which introduce you to the full journey of pregnancy and birth. You’ll also start Midwifery Clinical Practice 1, learning how to apply your skills in real healthcare settings while developing safe medication knowledge through Pharmacology. Caring for new mothers and babies is another key part — covered in Postnatal Mother and Newborn Infant.

Year Two – Developing Confidence and Clinical Depth

In year two, you begin to take on more responsibility. Modules like Supporting the Vulnerable Woman, Family and Newborn Infant and Complex Conditions in the Mother and Newborn Infant help you understand how to adapt care for different situations — from social challenges to medical complications. You’ll continue growing academically through Enhancing Midwifery Studies, while Midwifery Clinical Practice 2 strengthens your professional identity as you handle more complex hands-on tasks.

Year Three – Becoming a Skilled, Independent Practitioner

Your final year prepares you for the realities of midwifery practice. In Advanced Skills in the Care of the Woman and Newborn Infant, you’ll learn how to make safe, independent clinical decisions and manage emergencies with confidence. The module Introduction to Global Perspectives on Public Health broadens your understanding of how midwifery fits into wider healthcare systems. You’ll also complete Midwifery Clinical Practice 3 and create a Research Proposal, helping you think like an evidence-based practitioner.

Focus areas:

Pregnancy and birth care, newborn and postnatal support, clinical placements, complex maternal and infant health, leadership, and public health.

Learning outcomes:

You’ll graduate able to deliver safe, holistic, evidence-based care, communicate confidently with families, make sound clinical decisions, and use research to guide your professional practice.

Professional alignment (accreditation):

This degree is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) — meaning once you finish, you’re eligible to register and work as a qualified midwife in the UK.

Reputation (employability rankings):

Midwifery graduates from BCU enjoy excellent employment outcomes, with most going into professional roles or further training within 15 months of graduating, according to Discover Uni data.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Birmingham City University, the BSc Hons Midwifery Shortened Programme 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 and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, and Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

• Practical workshops and simulation sessions using advanced teaching aids and equipment, including a home environment and birthing area, birth simulator, and neonatal manikins

• 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 online lectures, virtual ward, and virtual case creator.

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

• Dedicated laboratories and research facilities for midwifery and health sciences, including a mock operating theatre and home environment room.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Hons Midwifery Shortened Programme 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+ 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 and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospital Birmingham 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.

• Graduates are welcomed across the world, with many working in hospitals, birthing units, and community health services both nationally and internationally