BSc Hons Midwifery Pre Registration Midwifery

At De Montfort University, the BSc Hons Midwifery Pre Registration Midwifery program is designed to give you hands-on experience from day one, so you graduate feeling confident and ready for your career. You’ll spend about half of your time on clinical placements, working directly with women and families in NHS hospitals, midwifery-led units, and community clinics. You’ll also benefit from our state-of-the-art clinical skills laboratories and simulation facilities, where you can practice your skills in a safe, realistic environment before heading out on placement.

Here’s what experiential learning looks like for midwifery students at De Montfort University:

• Clinical placements in NHS hospitals, midwifery-led units, and community clinics, with opportunities for caseload holding and home births

• Hands-on experience supporting women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care, with supervision from experienced midwives and assessors

• Practical workshops and simulations in the university’s clinical skills laboratory, using advanced equipment and realistic scenarios

• Group projects and case studies 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

• Use of digital tools such as Northside, an interactive online learning platform for scenario-based learning

• No mandatory internships, but all students complete over 1,000 hours of clinical placement as part of the course

Graduates of the BSc Hons Midwifery Pre Registration Midwifery at De Montfort University are highly valued by employers, with most going on to become registered midwives in NHS hospitals, midwifery-led units, and community clinics. The program’s strong reputation and practical focus mean you’ll be well-prepared for a rewarding career, with typical roles including Registered Midwife, Community Midwife, Maternity Ward Manager, and Midwifery Researcher.

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 of £27,000 within 15 months of graduation, with 100% of graduates going on to work and/or further study.

• The program has strong partnerships with NHS trusts and healthcare providers, 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.

• The university’s graduate outcomes survey shows high satisfaction and employment rates among midwifery graduates, with 95% in highly skilled work and 95% finding their work meaningful.