BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery

Most midwives graduating from the BSc(Hons) Midwifery course gain employment in local NHS Trusts, but some choose to move further afield. Many of our former graduates are now in midwifery managerial positions.

Opportunities exist for midwives to specialise in particular aspects of care such as teenage pregnancy, parent education, infant feeding or bereavement support.

You can also pursue an academic career and move into the field of midwifery education or research.

100% of our Midwifery graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

Most midwives graduating from this course find employment in local NHS Trusts, but some choose to move further afield. Many of our former students now have positions in management, research and education. The course also gives you a foundation to specialise in particular aspects of care, such as teenage pregnancy, parent education, infant feeding and bereavement support.

BBC - including grade B in a Biological or Behavioural/Social Science

DMM - in Applied Science or Health related subject

Additional requirements
GCSE: Grade 4/C in English language, mathematics and science.

All offers will be subject to the applicants demonstration of the NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours”, satisfactory interview, occupational health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks.

When you successfully complete the BSc(Hons) Midwifery course, you can apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the regulatory body governing Midwifery practice in the UK. It is necessary to register in order to practice as a midwife in the UK.

Why choose this course?
We have an excellent reputation and will help you to develop the qualities needed that define a University of Hertfordshire graduate midwife.
With the BSc (Hons) Midwifery course you gain sound midwifery knowledge of normality, enabling you to become competent in recognising and managing deviations from this normality.
Inclusion of the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) competency provides you with advanced knowledge to support the care provided.
Our commitment to achieving UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Accreditation enables learning that supports best practice in relation to infant feeding.
In addition to university study skills support, lecturers also provide close guidance to students both in the university and in practice.
The course lays the foundation for your continuing personal and professional development throughout your career, with opportunities when you graduate for post-qualification study at Masters and Doctoral level.
100% of our Midwifery graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.