BSc (Hons) Midwifery

On the BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme at the University of Bradford you’ll spend significant time building hands-on skills using advanced facilities that mirror real maternity settings, alongside placements that bring theory straight into practice. You’ll practise in simulation environments designed for midwifery scenarios, use digital tools for reflection and assessment, and engage in real-world clinical experiences across hospital and community settings.

Here’s how the experiential learning works:

• Horton Sim Suite 360 – A dedicated simulation suite where you role-play birth scenarios, obstetric emergencies and neonatal e-situations using realistic equipment and immersive environments. 

• Nursing and Child Simulation Suite & Wet Lab – Practice midwifery and neonatal care in facilities equipped for hands-on learning in clinical skills, including mock wards and procedure labs. 

• Clinical placements across partnering NHS Trusts – You’ll spend around 50% of your time in practice, moving through antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, community and neonatal settings under supervision. 

• Digital e-portfolio / ongoing record of achievement – Your clinical practice is tracked using an online record where you reflect, receive feedback, and monitor your progress in real settings. 

• Team-based problem-solving and inter-professional learning – The curriculum uses problem-based learning to develop complex decision-making and teamwork skills essential for midwifery.

With a BSc (Hons) Midwifery from the University of Bradford, you’re well positioned for roles such as Registered Midwife, Community Midwife Team Leader, Maternity Services Coordinator, or Midwifery Educator—and graduates report excellent employment prospects thanks to the course’s design and national demand for midwives. Here’s how your future progression and opportunities shape up:

• University Services: The university’s Careers & Employability Service supports you with job-search workshops, placement and vacation work opportunities, interview preparation and specialist guidance tailored for health professions.

• Employment & Salary Statistics: For this programme, 85% of graduates were in work and/or study 15 months after finishing, and average earnings around £27,000 in that timeframe.  Glassdoor data for midwives in the area show salaries like £29K–31K. 

• University-Industry Partnerships: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enabling direct registration as a midwife.  Clinical placements are delivered in partnership with regional NHS trusts through the university’s health studies faculty.

• Long-Term Accreditation Value: NMC accreditation means you qualify to join the UK professional register immediately after graduation, supporting long-term career mobility and compliance with professional standards.

• Graduation Outcomes: Graduates report high levels of job relevance: 95% indicated their work uses what they learnt on the course.