BSc Honours Midwifery

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Canterbury Christ Church University

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Midwifery at Canterbury Christ Church University combines hands-on clinical experience with expert-led classroom learning, giving you the skills and confidence to care for women throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. It’s perfect for students who want a rewarding, people-focused career, making a real difference to families at a pivotal time in their lives.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
In your first year, you’ll get a solid foundation in midwifery, combining theory and practical skills. You’ll study modules like Practice Learning 1 and Antenatal Care, learning the basics of pregnancy physiology while starting to practice clinical skills in CCCU’s specialist simulation suites. This hands-on preparation ensures you feel confident before stepping into real-life clinical placements.

Year 2:
Year two is about building on that foundation and taking your skills further in more complex placements. You’ll explore Intrapartum Care (labour and birth) and Midwifery Public Health, learning how to support women and families in both clinical and community settings. You’ll also develop your ability to make evidence-based decisions and reflect critically on your practice.

Year 3:
In your final year, you take the lead in providing care, managing births and supporting families through postnatal care. You’ll complete advanced modules such as Postnatal and Newborn Care and Professional Practice and Leadership, gaining the confidence to work autonomously. By the end of the year, you’ll be fully prepared for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and ready to start your career as a qualified midwife.

Focus Areas

Pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care; woman-centred support; health promotion; evidence-based practice; midwifery leadership.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to provide safe, compassionate, and holistic midwifery care, make informed clinical decisions, lead in low-risk settings, and reflect critically on their professional practice.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The program is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring that graduates meet the professional standards required to register as a midwife in the UK.

Reputation (Employability / Rankings)

CCCU midwifery graduates have excellent career prospects, with nearly all moving into skilled employment shortly after finishing the course.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Canterbury Christ Church University, learning midwifery isn’t just about textbooks — it’s about getting real hands-on experience from day one. You’ll practice in fully equipped simulation suites that feel just like a real hospital ward, giving you the confidence to handle everything from routine checks to complex scenarios. Alongside this, you’ll spend time in NHS placements, working side by side with experienced midwives and seeing first-hand how theory translates into real-life care. The university also encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership through scenario-based exercises and the peer-led Simulation Society.

Your practical learning includes:

Simulated hospital wards – mock wards with hospital beds, monitoring equipment, and birthing manikins where you can safely practice clinical skills.
High-fidelity scenario training – experience stages of labour, emergency situations, and postnatal care using advanced manikins and simulation tools.
Clinical placements – hands-on experience in NHS trusts, applying your learning in real maternity settings under the guidance of qualified midwives.
Peer-led simulation sessions – extra practice through the Simulation Society, enhancing teamwork, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
Professional practice preparation – uniforms, professional protocols, and structured assessments ensure you’re ready for both simulated and real-world practice.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Midwifery programme at Canterbury Christ Church University are ready to make a real difference in women’s and newborn care. Many go on to work as registered midwives, community midwives, or maternity support workers, taking on rewarding roles in both NHS and private healthcare settings.

Here’s how CCCU supports your career and future opportunities:

University services: The Employability Hub provides personalized career advice, CV workshops, and interview coaching to help you step confidently into your first role.
Employment stats & salary: Around 85% of graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months, earning an average of £29,000 per year.
University–industry partnerships: Through close links with NHS trusts, you’ll complete placements in real maternity wards, gaining hands-on experience in diverse clinical environments.
Accreditation value: The course is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring you can register as a professional midwife in the UK.
Graduate outcomes: Most graduates report that their course prepared them well for work and that their roles are both meaningful and impactful.

Further Academic Progression:
After finishing your BSc, you could continue your studies with a Master’s in Midwifery or Advanced Midwifery Practice, explore postgraduate courses in public health or maternal health, or even pursue a PhD to focus on research, education, or policy in midwifery.