Midwifery / Registered Midwife PgDip

This course will prepare you to achieve the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and European Midwives' Directives.
It is ideal for women and men with qualities that include a mature, open-minded approach, good interpersonal skills and empathy.
The course comprises at least 50 per cent practice-based learning and a minimum of 40 per cent theory.
Anatomy includes learning with dissected cadaveric material (real bodies that have been generously donated to science). This is a unique learning opportunity provided by the University and makes up 10 per cent of first year teaching.

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 paediatricians. 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.

A degree at grade 2.2 or above. Health- or science-related subjects preferred.

GCSEs at A–C grades (or equivalent) in English Language, Science and Mathematics.