Midwifery Studies (Hons)

During this degree, you’ll have the opportunity to build excellent knowledge of the theory of midwifery. Across all areas of teaching, we focus on the promotion of normality, health, and the safe management of pregnancy, to ensure the best possible outcomes for parents and the newborn.

You’ll learn from experienced midwives, via a blend of on-campus theory and clinical skills simulation, as well as gaining real-world experience via a range of placements. You’ll build your communication and interpersonal skills on campus and via clinical placements. These will be taken throughout the course and in a range of settings, including birth centres, midwife-led units, labour suites, antenatal/postnatal wards, and within the community.

We've ranked 6th in the UK (Top in Yorkshire) for Midwifery, in the Guardian League Tables 2025.

Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the course has UNICEF UK Baby Friendly-accreditation.

For those who wish to delve into the world of midwifery, this course will help prepare you for a potentially rewarding career as a healthcare professional.

The University’s new Daphne Steele Building is now open on the site of the National Health Innovation campus, enabling our Midwifery students to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.

Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website.

Not quite ready to start Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)? Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Midwifery Studies.