Midwifery BSc (Hons)

Year 1 starts with an introduction to the world of core universal midwifery care. You’ll dive into anatomy and physiology, learning about the changes and adaptations that occur during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal. You’ll also explore the role of the midwife and its impact on the pregnant women and birthing people you’ll be supporting.

Practical experience starts early in the skills labs. You’ll put this into practice in clinical placements alongside registered midwives within 6 weeks of starting the course.

In Year 2, you’ll discover how to support women with additional complex needs, from medical conditions to mental health issues and social vulnerabilities. You'll also get the chance to choose an elective module placement in an area of midwifery that you’re passionate about, or to develop your research skills.

In Year 3, you’ll have the opportunity to provide caseloading midwifery care to a small group of women in supervised student groups. Alongside this, you’ll explore your personal midwifery philosophy, and investigate a topic of your choice through your dissertation.

Studying midwifery at Oxford Brookes will prepare you for rewarding opportunities beyond university. You’ll become an expert in analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem solving. All skills that are essential for a rewarding role in midwifery care.

Once you’ve graduated, you will be entered onto the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered midwife. This means you’ll be ready to apply for band 5 midwifery positions and begin your preceptorship year.

Further specialisms include:

• consultant midwifery
• international midwifery
• specialisms such as infant feeding, bereavement, public health
• clinical educator
• delivery suite coordinator.

Or perhaps you fancy deepening your knowledge and career further? At Oxford Brookes, we offer the option to complete a professional doctorate in midwifery as a progression route, allowing you to enjoy a career in clinical academic research or extend your area of specialism further.