Midwifery BSc (Hons)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of East London

Program Overview

This three-year honours degree prepares you to become a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving you the skills to support women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. It’s ideal for students who are passionate about maternal and newborn health, enjoy hands-on learning, and want a career that’s varied, rewarding, and makes a real difference.

Curriculum Structure:
Year 1:
Your first year focuses on the foundations of midwifery. Modules like Biosciences in Midwifery, Mental Wealth and the Professional Midwife, and Universal Care in Pregnancy and Birth introduce the human body in pregnancy, professional values, and core antenatal care. You’ll also start practical simulation sessions and early placements, giving you a taste of real midwifery practice.

Year 2:
In year two, you’ll tackle more complex care situations. Modules such as Promoting Excellence as a Midwifery Scholar, Complexity in Pregnancy, and Care and Assessment of the Newborn Infant help you build confidence managing challenging pregnancies and newborn care, with more immersive practice placements to apply your skills.

Year 3:
Your final year focuses on leadership, critical decision-making, and preparing for professional registration. Modules like Maternity and Neonatal Urgent and Emergency Care, Midwifery Leadership and Management, and Preparation for Registration as a Midwife allow you to take on extended placements, develop leadership skills, and step into practice as a confident, capable midwife.

Focus areas:
“midwifery practice, antenatal care, labour & birth, postnatal & newborn care, biosciences in midwifery, professional values, leadership in maternity services”

Learning outcomes:
“You will graduate able to deliver safe, evidence-based care across pregnancy, labour and postnatal periods, communicate effectively with women, families and healthcare teams, lead and innovate in maternity services, and engage in lifelong professional development.”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This programme is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and meets the Standards for Pre‑Registration Midwifery Programmes (SPMP).

Reputation (employability rankings):
The course is developed with major NHS partners including Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, and uses advanced simulation facilities to prepare students for professional practice.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From the very first term, you’ll be learning by doing. You won’t just sit in lectures—you’ll practise real midwifery skills in cutting-edge simulation labs and then apply them in actual hospital and community settings. UEL gives you all the tools, support, and hands-on experience you need to become a confident, professional midwife.

Here’s what your learning will look like in practice:

High-fidelity simulation suites: Practise labour, delivery, and newborn care using advanced manikins like “Lucina” and “Baby Luna,” plus virtual and augmented reality tools for realistic, safe training scenarios.
Clinical placements: Gain hands-on experience in NHS hospitals and community settings such as Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub: Use mock wards and emergency care environments on campus to rehearse teamwork, decision-making, and critical care skills.
Digital and inter-professional learning: Collaborate with students from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and other healthcare programmes using virtual placement software and online modules.
Library and specialist labs: Access resources and labs for anatomy, physiology, and neonatal development to support both practical skills and academic learning.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this programme means you’ll be ready to step confidently into a rewarding career supporting women, babies, and families at some of life’s most important moments. Typical roles include Registered Midwife, Community Midwife, Neonatal Care Specialist, or Maternity Service Lead. With UEL’s strong career support and real-world placement experience, you’ll have the skills and confidence to make an immediate impact.

Here’s how UEL helps you succeed:

Careers and Employability support: UEL’s Career Zone provides one-to-one coaching, job boards, employer events, mentoring programmes, and volunteering opportunities tailored to help you launch your midwifery career.
Employment outcomes: Around 83% of graduates are in work or further study within six months, giving you confidence in your career prospects.
University–industry partnerships: You’ll train and complete placements with NHS trusts such as Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, giving you hands-on experience in real healthcare settings.
Professional recognition: The programme is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification is fully recognised and valued in the healthcare sector.
Graduation outcomes: Students report high satisfaction with their placements and learning experiences, leaving them ready to step into professional roles confidently.

Further Academic Progression:
Once qualified, you can specialise or advance in roles such as Midwifery Consultant, Advanced Practice Midwife, Neonatal Intensive Care Specialist, or move into education, research, or leadership roles. UEL also offers pathways into postgraduate study and continuing professional development to support your career growth.