BMid Hons Midwifery

At Staffordshire University, the BMid (Hons) Midwifery program emphasizes real-world clinical experience combined with innovative simulation training. Students spend approximately 50% of their program immersed in clinical placements across NHS Trusts in Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, and the West Midlands, gaining hands-on experience in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. On campus, the Midwifery Skills Lab at the Centre for Health Innovation features advanced simulation facilities including interactive manikins, robotic baby models, and virtual reality setups to hone clinical and decision-making skills safely. Students also engage in interprofessional learning with nursing and allied health students to mirror authentic healthcare teamwork.

This practical approach is supported by:

• State-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Suites offering immersive, safe learning environments.

• Integration of Practice Assessment Record and Evaluation (PARE) and Midwifery specific Record of Achievement (MORA) tools to track student competency during placements.

• Opportunities for placements in diverse care settings including hospitals, community clinics, and home visits.

• Group projects and case studies promoting teamwork and critical thinking.

• Access to well-resourced libraries and digital learning platforms to support theory and evidence-based practice.

• Global placement opportunities, including partnerships that allow experience in international maternity care settings such as rural Ghana.

Graduates of Staffordshire University’s BMid (Hons) Midwifery program are well-positioned for successful careers as Registered Midwives, Clinical Midwife Specialists, Maternity Ward Managers, or Midwifery Educators. With a strong foundation in professional practice and extensive clinical placements, graduates confidently enter the NHS workforce, community settings, or academia, ready to lead and innovate in maternal healthcare.

Here’s a closer look at career and support highlights:

• The university’s Careers and Employability Service provides tailored advice, CV workshops, mock interviews, career fairs, and lifelong access to job resources.

• Staffordshire University graduates enjoy a 97% employment rate or further study within six months, with many securing well-paid roles starting at £27,000 to £30,000.

• The school maintains excellent partnerships with NHS Trusts throughout Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, and the West Midlands, facilitating extensive placement and job opportunities.

• Fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring graduates can register and practice professionally with national recognition.

• Graduates pursue diverse roles including midwifery research, teaching, management, and public health leadership.