BSc (Hons) Midwifery

At Lincoln, we believe the best way to become a confident and skilled midwife is through hands-on experience. From your first year, the BSc (Hons) Midwifery program immerses you in real-life healthcare settings, helping you apply what you learn in lectures to caring for women and families. You’ll benefit from a mix of clinical placements, simulation labs, and practical training, all designed to build your skills, confidence, and professional readiness.

Here’s what your practical learning will look like:

• Clinical Placements: Spend time in hospitals, community clinics, and maternity units, gaining experience in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.

• Specialist Clinical Suites: Practice procedures in realistic mock ward and home settings, honing your skills in a safe environment.

• Training Sessions: Participate in essential sessions like moving and handling to prepare you for the physical demands of midwifery practice.

• Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE): Gain hands-on training to become NIPE examination-ready upon qualification, enhancing your employability.

• Practice Placement Resources: Access detailed guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into your placements.

These experiences ensure you graduate ready to step confidently into professional midwifery, equipped with the skills and experience to make a real difference in women’s lives.

Graduating with a BSc (Hons) Midwifery from Lincoln sets you on an exciting and rewarding career path. You’ll be eligible to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ready to care for women and families across a variety of settings. Lincoln graduates are well-prepared, confident, and highly employable, stepping straight into professional roles with hands-on experience and strong support from the University.

Career Paths: Registered Midwife, Community Midwife, Midwifery Lecturer, Clinical Midwifery Specialist, Neonatal Midwife, Lead Midwife

How Lincoln Supports You

• Careers & Employability Services: Receive guidance on CV writing, interviews, and job applications tailored specifically for midwifery.

• Practice Placement Resources: Access detailed support and advice to ensure a smooth transition into clinical placements.

• Industry Partnerships: Collaborate with local NHS Trusts and maternity units, offering placement opportunities and networking for future employment.

• Accreditation & Recognition: The program is fully accredited by the NMC, giving your degree long-term professional value.

• Graduate Outcomes: Strong employment rates and practical experience prepare you to excel in a variety of midwifery roles.

Further Academic Progression:

After graduation, you can continue your studies with options like an MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, MSc Midwifery, or a work-based MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship, allowing you to specialize, take on leadership roles, or focus on research in midwifery.