BSc Hons Midwifery

At the University of Salford, the BSc (Hons) Midwifery program is all about hands-on learning and real-world experience. You’ll spend half your time on clinical placements, working directly with women and families in NHS hospitals, midwifery-led units, and community clinics. The university’s modern facilities and supportive staff ensure you get the practical skills and confidence you need to thrive as a midwife, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and simulation labs for safe, hands-on practice.

Here’s what experiential learning looks like for midwifery students at the University of Salford:

• Clinical placements in NHS hospitals such as Pennine Acute NHS Trust, Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Trust, University Hospital South Manchester, St Mary’s Hospital, Stepping Hill Hospital, Tameside and Bolton Hospitals NHS Trusts

• Practice in dedicated clinical skills rooms and simulation suites, including a birth simulation suite, home birth room, and breastfeeding manikins

• Use of advanced simulation technology like Lucina (maternal and fetal simulation system) and immersive suite for realistic clinical scenarios

• Group projects and case studies to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills

• Access to specialist midwifery libraries and digital resources for research and study

• Field trips and visits to partner healthcare providers, exposing you to diverse patient populations

• Use of digital tools for scenario-based learning and assessment, including the MORA (Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement) for tracking clinical proficiencies

• No mandatory internships, but all students complete extensive clinical placements as part of the course

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Midwifery program at the University of Salford are highly sought after, with strong employment rates and a wide range of career opportunities. Most go on to work as registered midwives in hospitals, community settings, or continuity of care teams, providing care to birthing people and their families. With experience, many advance to specialist roles such as Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Midwife, Outreach Midwife, Bereavement Midwife, Consultant Midwife, Research Midwife, or Midwifery Lecturer.

Here’s what you can expect in terms of progression and opportunities:

• The university’s Careers and Employability Service offers CV and cover letter checks, application support, one-to-one careers advice, interview tips, careers fairs, internships, and graduate job opportunities.

• Midwifery graduates earn an average of £28,000 within 15 months of graduation, with strong employment rates and positive feedback from employers.

• The program has strong partnerships with NHS trusts and healthcare providers in Greater Manchester, ensuring students gain real-world experience and industry connections.

• The degree is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving graduates the professional recognition needed to work as a registered midwife in the UK and internationally.

• Graduates are welcomed across the world, with many working in Australia, Spain, Dubai, Africa, and other countries.