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If you’re passionate about supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, the BSc (Hons) Midwifery at Nottingham is the perfect fit. This programme blends hands-on clinical placements with academic study, giving you the confidence, skills, and knowledge to provide compassionate, professional care throughout the maternity journey.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1: Foundations of Midwifery Practice
Your first year introduces you to the core principles of midwifery and the human body during pregnancy. In Foundations of Compassionate Midwifery, you’ll explore what it means to provide high-quality, patient-focused care. The Childbirth Continuum takes you through the stages of pregnancy, labour, and postnatal care, while Human Biology Applied to Midwifery covers anatomy and physiology relevant to maternity. Introducing Midwifery Clinical Practice gives you your first experience in real clinical settings, allowing you to put theory into practice.
Year 2: Advanced Midwifery Skills and Research
The second year focuses on building your clinical skills and research knowledge. In Complexity in the Childbirth Continuum, you’ll learn how to manage complications and high-risk scenarios. Understanding Midwifery Research introduces evidence-based practice, while Developing Midwifery Clinical Practice enhances your skills through varied placements. You’ll also explore the wider role of midwives in public health and Perinatal Mental Health, preparing you to support families holistically.
Year 3: Leadership and Specialised Practice
In your final year, you’ll focus on leadership and advanced clinical skills. The Midwife as a Scholar and Leader in Contemporary Maternity Care helps you develop leadership and decision-making abilities. Applying Research Skills to Midwifery Practice teaches you how to integrate evidence into care, while Advancing Midwifery and Neonatal Clinical Practice focuses on neonatal assessments and specialized maternal care. Finally, Enhanced Care of the Sick Mother prepares you to handle complex maternal health challenges with confidence.
Focus Areas:
Midwifery practice, compassionate care, clinical skills, public health, perinatal mental health, leadership, research application, neonatal care
Learning Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to provide evidence-based, compassionate care across all stages of maternity, apply research to improve practice, lead midwifery teams, and manage complex maternal and neonatal health situations
Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and accredited by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, ensuring graduates are ready for professional registration and practice
Reputation (Employability Rankings):
The University of Nottingham is highly regarded for its healthcare programmes, with strong partnerships in the NHS and high graduate employability rates
At Nottingham, midwifery isn’t just about learning from books—it’s about doing. From the very start, you’ll gain hands-on experience in clinical settings, supported by expert midwives and state-of-the-art simulation suites, so you can practise and refine your skills in a safe, realistic environment. The programme ensures that you’re confident and capable when caring for women and families in real-life situations.
Here’s how you’ll experience learning in practice:
Clinical Placements – work across hospitals and community settings, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Simulation Suites – practise essential clinical skills in a safe, realistic environment before working with patients.
Case-Holding Experience – follow women through their pregnancy journey, giving you continuity of care experience from early on.
Expert Educators – learn from experienced midwives and researchers who provide mentorship, guidance, and professional insight.
Supportive Learning Environment – access tailored academic and pastoral support to help you succeed both in theory and practice.
These experiences are designed to help you build competence, confidence, and professional awareness, preparing you to step into a rewarding midwifery career.
Graduating from the BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme at Nottingham gives you the skills, confidence, and professional accreditation to make a real difference in maternity care. You’ll leave ready to take on a variety of rewarding roles in hospitals, community settings, and specialist services:
Midwife (NHS or private hospitals), Community Midwife, Specialist Midwife (perinatal mental health or neonatal care), Midwifery Educator, Researcher, Health Leadership Roles
The University supports your journey into the workforce with tailored services and strong industry connections:
Careers and Employability Service – personalised guidance on CVs, interviews, and job applications.
Graduate Outcomes – around 97.9% of graduates secure graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months, with an average starting salary of £24,033.
University–Industry Partnerships – collaborations with NHS Trusts and healthcare providers offer diverse clinical placements and career opportunities.
Professional Accreditation – graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving long-term recognition and career mobility.
Reputation – Nottingham is ranked highly for employability and work experience opportunities, ensuring graduates are sought after by top employers.
Further Academic Progression:
After your BSc, there are several ways to continue your professional growth:
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice – specialise in leadership, education, or clinical expertise.
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas – focus on areas like perinatal mental health, neonatal care, or midwifery education.
Doctoral Research (PhD) – engage in research to influence midwifery practice and healthcare policy.
These pathways give you the opportunity to specialise, advance, and make a lasting impact in midwifery and maternal health.
A levels : ABB at A level, including one of biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, psychology, sociology, religious studies or philosophy.GCSE : English and maths at grade 4 (C) or aboveIB : 28 points overall or 555 in 3 HL certificates IB requirements HL 5 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sports, exercise and health science, Mathematics: AA, Mathematics: AI, Psychology or Philosophy.Indian board : Standard XII Subject specific grades CBSE/ICSE - 85% to 90% and 10th CBSE/ICSE - 80% with Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics or SociologyAmerican curriculum : High school diploma with overall 3.2 GPA and 3 AP Exams with at least (Biology or Chemistry or Maths or Physics), Honors classes and College Level/Dual Enrolment classes (with test scores as above).IELTS : 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in reading, speaking and listening and no less than 6.5 in writing)TOEFL : overall 100 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)Midwife (hospital or community)Specialist Midwife (perinatal mental health or neonatal care)Midwifery EducatorResearcherHealth Leadership RolesCommunity Maternal Health Coordinator
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