BSc Hons Midwifery

At Keele University, the Midwifery BSc (Hons) program is all about learning by doing. Half of your time on the course is spent in real clinical settings, giving you invaluable experience in hospitals and community services. You’ll gain hands-on practice in places like the Royal Stoke Hospital, which has a Level 3 neonatal unit and a birth centre, as well as Birmingham Women’s Hospital and Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, preparing you to handle a variety of situations with confidence and skill.

In addition to placements, you’ll refine your skills in simulation-based learning using mannequins and patient simulators in our Clinical Skills Lab. The program also emphasizes teamwork across healthcare disciplines, so you’ll collaborate with students from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and social work—mirroring the real-world, multidisciplinary nature of midwifery care.

Here’s what experiential learning looks like in practice:

• Clinical Placements: Gain experience across antenatal and postnatal wards, delivery suites, early pregnancy units, and maternity assessment units within a 60-mile radius of Keele.

• Clinical Skills Lab: Practice and perfect midwifery skills on state-of-the-art mannequins and simulators.

• Inter-Professional Education (IPE): Work with students from other healthcare disciplines to understand holistic patient care.

• Simulation-Based Learning: Engage in realistic, high-fidelity scenarios to prepare for real-life clinical situations.

• Supernumerary Status: Learn alongside qualified professionals without being counted in staffing numbers, giving you space to focus on skill-building.

These hands-on experiences are designed to build your confidence, competence, and professional judgement, ensuring you’re ready to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care as a midwife.

Graduating from Keele University’s BSc (Hons) Midwifery program opens the door to a rewarding career supporting women, newborns, and families. With strong clinical placements and NMC accreditation, you’ll be fully prepared to provide high-quality care in a variety of maternity settings. Many graduates secure employment quickly after finishing the program, ready to make a real impact in healthcare.

Typical Career Paths:
Registered Midwife, Community Midwife, Labour Ward Midwife, Antenatal/Postnatal Care Specialist

Keele University also provides excellent support and connections to help you transition into your career:

• Career Services: Personalized guidance on CVs, interviews, and job applications to help you land your first midwifery role.

• Employment Outcomes: Keele graduates enjoy strong employability, with 94.5% securing full-time work or further study within a year of graduating.

• Industry Partnerships: Collaborative relationships with NHS Trusts and healthcare institutions provide diverse placement opportunities and practical experience.

• Accreditation: Fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring you meet professional standards for practice.

• Graduate Outcomes: Graduates are well-equipped to work across maternity care settings, contributing to positive maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your BSc, you can continue to specialize and advance your career:

• MSc in Midwifery: For further specialization or leadership roles in midwifery practice.

• Doctorate in Midwifery (DMid): Designed for professionals seeking the highest level of academic and clinical expertise, including research and teaching opportunities.

These pathways give you the chance to grow professionally, take on advanced clinical responsibilities, and contribute to research or education in midwifery.