Midwifery (BMid)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Cardiff University

Program Overview

This internationally recognized Midwifery degree equips students with the clinical and interpersonal skills to support women’s well-being during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. It suits compassionate individuals committed to healthcare, blending academic learning with practical placements to prepare for a rewarding career as a Registered Midwife.

Curriculum Structure:

In Year 1, students gain foundational knowledge with modules such as “Pregnancy and the Professional Midwife,” “The Journey to Birth,” and “Building the Foundations for my Midwifery Practice,” focusing on basic clinical skills and understanding childbirth processes.

Year 2 deepens clinical expertise and complex care skills through units like “Additional Care for Women with Complex Needs,” “Developing My Midwifery Practice,” and “Parenting and Neonatal Care.” In the final year,

Year 3 emphasizes advanced clinical management and professional development with modules including “The Third Stage: Managing Clinical Complications,” “Consolidating My Midwifery Practice,” and “Becoming a Midwife - the final push.”

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Midwifery (BMid) program at Cardiff University offers extensive experiential learning designed to prepare students for professional practice with confidence and competence. You will develop practical skills through multiple clinical placements at hospitals and community healthcare settings, supported by highly rated simulation and skills labs on campus. These hands-on experiences enable you to apply theory in real-life situations under the supervision of experienced midwives.

Highlights of experiential learning include:

• Clinical placements across a wide range of settings including maternity units, birthing centers, community midwifery, neonatal care, and gynaecology wards, offering exposure to diverse patient needs and midwifery practices.

• Dedicated midwifery skills lab equipped with birthing simulators and neonatal mannequins for practicing essential procedures safely.

• Use of digital learning tools and simulations to enhance clinical decision-making and professional communication.

• Small group workshops and interprofessional education sessions to foster teamwork and critical thinking.

• Access to the university’s Heath Park Campus facilities including libraries and IT resources specialized in nursing and midwifery.

• Ongoing support from clinical supervisors, academic tutors, and placement coordinators to ensure a rich and safe learning environment.

• Opportunities for elective placements locally or internationally to broaden clinical experience.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from Cardiff University’s Midwifery (BMid) program confidently enter professional practice equipped for roles that blend expert clinical care and compassionate support. Typical career paths include Registered Midwife, Midwifery Educator, Clinical Midwife Specialist, and Community Midwife, with opportunities spanning hospitals, community health, and education sectors. With this degree, you gain not just skills but a strong professional foundation driving maternal and newborn health improvements.

Supporting your career journey, Cardiff University offers:

• Dedicated Careers and Employability services providing personalized guidance, job fairs, CV workshops, and interview skills coaching specific to healthcare professions.

• An enviable employment record with approximately 80% of UK-resident graduates employed within six months, many within Wales’ NHS Trusts known for excellent maternity care.

• Strategic partnerships with leading NHS Wales Health Boards that enhance clinical placements and provide networking routes into employment.

• The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) accreditation assures your qualification is professionally recognized, enabling registration and practice nationwide and internationally.

• Graduates not only enter clinical roles but also progress into leadership, education, research, and policy development within maternal health.

Additional Information & Requirements

ABB-BBB at A-level, Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer
International Baccalaureate 32-31 overall or 665 in 3 HL subjects.
For Indian CBSE students: typical offer will range between 78 and 81% in your best four Standard XII subjects (excluding Hindi and P.E).
GCSEs: Four GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths, and one science (from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), or equivalent qualifications (subject and grade).
IELTS (academic) At least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 7.0 in all other subskills. & TOEFL: TOEFL iBT At least 90 with a minimum of 22 in writing and 24 in all other subskills.
American Curriculum Requirement:AP: Three APs with scores 5,4,4–4,4,3. SAT Subject Tests: Three tests scoring 600–680*. GPA: For Associate Degrees, GPA 3.0+ is usually acceptable.