Are you passionate about delivering the best and safest care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatally? On our Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons) degree, you’ll learn how to provide individualised care for the mother and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the early days of parenthood.

 

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.

 

Why study Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)

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.

 

The University of Huddersfield is one of only four universities – and the only one in the north of England – that offer two intakes each year onto a Midwifery BSc(Hons) course. Working closely with the NHS workforce planning teams to help meet their recruitment demands, two course intakes results in qualified midwives graduating in both the spring and autumn months. Choosing when to begin your Midwifery degree will depend on your individual circumstances; you must state which Midwifery Studies intake you’d like to be part of on your UCAS form.

 

In terms of course content, placements, and available support, everything remains the same, regardless of when you choose to study with us. We have approximately 60 places available for those that wish to start in September, and approximately 40 for those wishing to start in March. If, for example, you prefer to be part of a large group, you may prefer to start in September.

 

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. In 2024, the University’s new Daphne Steele Building will open on the site of the National Health Innovation campus. This will allow our Midwifery students to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.