BMid (Hons) Midwifery

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Wolverhampton

Program Overview

If you love the idea of supporting mothers, babies, and families through one of life’s most important journeys, this degree is for you. The BMid (Hons) Midwifery at the University of Wolverhampton mixes classroom learning with real-world hands-on experience, helping you grow the confidence, skills, and compassion needed to become a professional midwife in hospitals, clinics, or community settings.

Curriculum structure:
Year 1: You’ll start by building a solid foundation with modules like Fundamental Care of Mother and Baby 1 and Fundamental Professional Midwifery, where you learn about anatomy, physiology, and the core skills every midwife needs. Your first practice placements let you observe and begin participating in care, giving you an early taste of real-life midwifery.

Year 2: In your second year, you’ll deepen your understanding with modules such as Developing Care of Mother and Baby and Developing Clinical Practice, focusing on antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, including women with additional needs. Developing Professional Midwifery helps you strengthen your leadership and teamwork skills, preparing you to work confidently in real healthcare environments.

Year 3: Your final year is about mastering your skills and preparing to step into professional practice. In Advanced Care of Mother and Baby, Advanced Clinical Practice, and Advanced Professional Midwifery, you’ll take on greater responsibility, consolidate your clinical knowledge, engage in evidence-based practice, and get ready to graduate as a fully qualified midwife.

Focus areas:
Midwifery care across the childbearing continuum, evidence-based practice, leadership, and professional responsibility in maternity services.

Learning outcomes:
By the end of this degree, you’ll be ready to register as a midwife, delivering safe, compassionate care, applying research to practice, leading in multi-professional teams, and continuing to learn throughout your career.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving you full eligibility to register as a midwife in the UK.

Reputation (employability rankings):
Ranked 24th in the UK for Midwifery by the Guardian University Guide 2025.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Wolverhampton, learning midwifery isn’t just about lectures—it’s about getting your hands on real experience from the start. You’ll spend a lot of time in hospitals, clinics, and community settings, supported by experienced midwives and the university’s fantastic facilities. Using simulation suites, digital tools, and real-life placements, you’ll practice your skills safely before stepping into professional care, giving you the confidence and knowledge to succeed. Experiential learning includes:

Around half of your degree is spent on clinical placements in hospitals and community settings, giving you hands-on experience across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
Access to immersive skills labs in the Sister Dora Building, including simulation suites that recreate real hospital and home environments, and the use of advanced technologies like a virtual anatomy table.
Partnerships with local NHS trusts such as The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, and others, providing diverse real-world midwifery experience.
Shift-based placements including day, night, weekends, and bank holidays, so you experience the real rhythm of midwifery work.
Opportunities to work alongside other healthcare professionals, building teamwork and inter-professional collaboration skills.
Use of cutting-edge digital tools and simulation technology, letting you practise and perfect your skills safely before entering real clinical care.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this programme opens the door to a truly rewarding career where you can make a real difference for mothers, babies, and their families. You could work as a registered midwife, a community midwife practitioner, a specialist midwifery lead, or even a midwifery educator or researcher. With the skills, hands-on experience, and professional registration you gain, you’ll be ready to step confidently into your first role in the field:

Wolverhampton’s Careers and Employment Service gives you personalised support for health and care students, helping with CVs, interview practice, and connecting you with NHS trusts and maternity services.
Around 95% of midwifery graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, earning an average of about £28,500.
You’ll benefit from strong partnerships with local NHS trusts, including The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, giving you excellent placement and employment opportunities.
The programme is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), so your qualification carries long-term professional value and allows you to register as a midwife in the UK.
Graduates report high satisfaction with the programme and feel well-prepared for real-world midwifery roles.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you can continue to specialise and advance your career. Options include master’s programmes in midwifery or maternal health, specialising in areas such as perinatal mental health, taking on leadership roles in maternity services, pursuing research, or training to become a healthcare educator.