BMid (Hons) Midwifery

At Staffordshire University’s Centre of Excellence Stafford, students in the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice program gain vital practical skills through a combination of on-campus simulated clinical practice and extensive real-world placements. The university provides cutting-edge simulation facilities including high-fidelity manikins, robotic babies, and virtual wards that replicate authentic clinical scenarios, allowing students to hone skills safely and confidently before entering practice. Half of the program time is dedicated to supervised clinical placements across a wide NHS trust network, exposing students to antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care in both community and hospital settings.

Here’s how this experiential learning shapes up:

• Access to Clinical Simulation Suites at the Stafford Centre for Health Innovation featuring augmented reality and industry-standard training equipment.

• Practice placements arranged in NHS trusts across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, and the West Midlands, covering diverse maternity care settings.

• Use of Practice Assessment Record and Evaluation (PARE) tools and Midwifery specific Record of Achievement (MORA) to track skill development and competency.

• Opportunities for interprofessional learning alongside nursing and allied health students to mirror collaborative healthcare teams.

• Access to library resources, digital study platforms, and student support services for academic excellence.

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice program at Staffordshire University typically secure roles such as Registered Midwife, Clinical Midwife Specialist, Maternity Ward Manager, and Midwifery Educator. This course’s balanced approach to theory and clinical practice readies graduates to effectively support women and families in varied healthcare settings with strong professional competence and compassionate care.

Here’s how Staffordshire University supports your career journey and graduate outcomes:

• The university’s dedicated Careers, Placements & Employability service offers one-on-one CV and interview coaching, employer events, and lifelong career support.

• Approximately 95% of midwifery graduates find employment or further study within 15 months of qualification, reflecting strong employability and professional demand.

• Partnership networks with NHS trusts across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, and the West Midlands enhance placement opportunities and job prospects.

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) accreditation guarantees eligibility for professional registration and long-term career progression.

• Salary ranges start around £27,000 to £30,000 with possibilities to progress into leadership, research, education, or specialist midwifery roles.