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Midwifery

Bringing new life into the world

Midwives have the rewarding but challenging role of supporting families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Learn vital teamwork and decision-making skills through problem-based learning. Get hands-on experience with our realistic birthing mannequin and birthing canal, preparing you for real-world scenarios.

A student wearing a midwife uniform smiles to the camera in a medical setting

Our experienced midwife lecturers and mentors will help you develop the competencies and skills required to become a practising midwife. 

Choose from two midwifery routes, both approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council:

  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery – if you’re studying a degree for the first time
  • MSc Midwifery – if you’ve already graduated from your first degree and are looking to return to university to train for a career as a midwife

Check out our Midwifery playlist for a flavour of student life at Bradford.

Funding your studies

Healthcare students can receive a Training Grant of £5,000 a year in funding. This is part of the NHS Learning Support Fund.

Eligible courses include midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, paramedicine, and physiotherapy.

You may also be eligible to additional payments worth up to £3,000 per year.

Find out more about financial support at University on healthcare courses.

Courses in Midwifery

  1. Midwifery BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Midwifery BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time

  2. Midwifery MSc

    Apply for Midwifery MSc at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time

Our facilities

Take a virtual tour of our Midwifery subject facilities.

Begin at the Horton Sim Suite 360, where hands-on simulations prepare you for real-life scenarios. Discover the Nursing and Child Simulation Suite, the Wet Lab, and the Teaching Room, all designed to hone your teamwork and decision-making skills.

With guidance from experienced lecturers, you'll gain the skills needed for a fulfilling career supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Take the tour in our virtual experience

Virtual Experience

Where Midwifery can take you

Midwifery is a rewarding career which provides graduates with many opportunities to develop and advance professionally, as well as make a real difference to people's lives. Midwives often work in teams and provide care to patients and their families in hospitals and the community.

As a registered midwife you'll have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Labour wards
  • Children's centres
  • In the community 
  • Birth centres 
  • Local clinics 

You may also have the opportunity to go into management roles within the NHS, helping to shape the future of midwifery. 

Midwifery students working with a mannequin.

Ready to take the next step?

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