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BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration, Shortened) at University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc Midwifery shortened degree is perfect for qualified adult nurses wanting to become midwives. You'll learn to deliver vital care for both mothers and babies during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period.

Faculty: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 18 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Over 86 weeks, including eight dedicated study blocks and time for reading and professional development, you’ll balance 40-hour weeks of both practical and theoretical learning. Clinical placements involve 30 hours of hands-on practice and 10 hours of theory each week.

Career pathways

This 18-month midwifery course prepares you to become a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and lays the groundwork for you to specialise in areas such as teenage pregnancy, parent education…

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (UK fee) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,030 a year (2027/2028). Full-time tuition fee for the 2027/2028 academic year (international fee) Source

Duration: 18 months

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