Midwifery

Midwifery is the healthcare profession dedicated to supporting women and their families through pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period. Midwives provide continuity of care at one of the most significant transitions in a family's life, combining clinical expertise with deep interpersonal skill, the ability to support normal physiological birth, and the judgment to recognise when medical intervention is needed and to act swiftly and effectively when it is. Midwifery is a profession built on partnership with women, respect for their autonomy, and a commitment to safe, compassionate care in every situation.

At the University of Brighton, this three-year full-time programme prepares you for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will study the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and birth, the care of women and newborns across the full scope of midwifery practice, pharmacology, mental health in pregnancy and the postnatal period, and the professional and ethical frameworks that guide midwifery. The programme integrates substantial clinical placement experience in NHS maternity settings, ensuring you develop the practical competence needed to care for women and their babies safely and with confidence.

The typical entry tariff of 136 points reflects the academic and professional standards the programme demands.

Qualifying as a midwife is both a professional achievement and a significant responsibility. Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practise as registered midwives in NHS and independent settings across the UK. Career opportunities span hospital-based and community midwifery, specialist roles in high-risk obstetrics, infant feeding support, and bereavement care, as well as leadership, education, and research.

Many midwives develop specialisms as their careers progress, and postgraduate study in advanced midwifery practice, public health, or reproductive health supports professional development and career progression into more senior and specialist roles.