Midwifery (Blended Learning) BSc

On the University of Leeds BSc Midwifery (Blended Learning) you’ll build practical skills through a carefully balanced blend of digital learning and real-world clinical placements—about 50% theory and 50% practice. From simulation suites to full shift-pattern ward placements, you’ll step into the midwife’s role and deliver care in genuine settings, supported by the technology and flexibility of blended learning.

Here’s how your hands-on experience is structured:

• Simulation and digital resources: You’ll use state-of-the-art clinical-skills facilities and online platforms where blended-learning lectures are recorded and accessible, enabling you to revisit anytime. 

• Clinical placements across settings: You’ll complete placements within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust covering hospital labour wards, antenatal clinics, community midwifery and neonatal units. 

• Flexible blended timetable: While simulations and placements must be face-to-face, much of your theory is accessible via live-stream and recorded sessions, making it easier to balance study with other commitments. 

• Global observational placement opportunity: In Year 3 you’ll have the chance, for those who meet criteria, to complete an observational placement abroad and experience midwifery practice in a different international context. 

• Supportive digital-learning and library infrastructure: You’ll benefit from Leeds’ extensive digital learning services, simulation labs and library systems to support study, reflection and research in midwifery practice.  

Graduates of the BSc Midwifery (Blended Learning) at University of Leeds emerge ready to step into roles such as Registered Midwife, Community Midwife, Caseload Midwife, or Specialist Midwife in areas like public health or neonatal care. The degree’s alignment with the Nursing & Midwifery Council ensures you qualify for professional registration — and here’s how Leeds supports you on that journey:

• University services: The Careers Centre and Faculty of Medicine & Health offer tailored career planning, CV/interview coaching, and support even after graduation. 

• Employment stats & salary figures: Three years after graduation, midwifery alumni at Leeds report average earnings around £27,000, with a median of £27,500 and typical range between £23,000–£32,000. 

• University–industry partnerships: The programme includes placements with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring you gain experience in hospital, community and birth-centre settings. 

• Long-term accreditation value: This course is accredited by the NMC, meaning that on graduation you are eligible to register professionally as a midwife in the UK. 

• Graduation outcomes: With 50% of the programme time in clinical practice and active industry involvement in curriculum development (e.g., Leeds Maternity Voices Partnership), graduates are highly sought after by maternity services.