Midwifery / Registered Midwife BSc(Hons) (for registered nurses) single honours

This 85 week course has been designed for registered nurses who wish to gain the knowledge, skills and values necessary to register as midwives on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register.
You will be offered a wide range of clinical experience within local NHS Trusts and the surrounding community.
You will get the opportunity to work alongside experienced midwives and other healthcare professionals in supporting women and their families through their childbearing experience.
Studying in the joint Health, Social Care and Education faculties includes interprofessional learning with other health professions.

Midwifery today is a highly attractive career with good financial rewards and excellent employment prospects in the UK and overseas.

The majority of midwives work in the NHS, either in the community working alongside GPs, district nurses and social workers, or in hospital environments in partnership with obstetricians, anaesthetists and neonatologists. Others work in private maternity hospitals or practice independently.

There are many practice-based roles and also management opportunities in both midwifery and general health care which can enable midwives to develop and support modern midwifery practice. Midwives may also take on consultant roles.

Registration as an Adult Nurse (RNA) on the NMC Professional Register for Nurses, Midwives and specialist community public health nurses

Candidates pursuing the BSc(Hons) strand must have evidence of diploma-level study, with a minimum of 120 credits at Level 5.

Our selection process includes an interview / occupational health clearance / Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check.

On successfully completing this course you will have a degree and a professional midwifery qualification, recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.