Midwifery (Shortened), BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

This intensive short course converts registered adult nurses into registered midwives, with theory in university and supervised practice in clinical settings. It uses a case-based, blended learning approach, with about half the time in clinical practice and half in theory. Completion allows application to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as a midwife.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 20 months  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules cover anatomy, physiology and psychology with a focus on the woman, foetus and newborn, the midwife as an accountable professional, leadership, research and quality improvement, and midwifery practice placements assessed against NMC 2019 standards.

Career pathways

Graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and can work as midwives in the NHS or independent midwifery settings, nationally or internationally, and can progress to the MSc in Midwifery and PhD study.

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