BMidwif Midwifery at University of Manchester

Gain the knowledge and practical skills you need to qualify as a midwife through our NMC approved course. Develop midwifery knowledge, understanding and skills on a course underpinned by NMC standards through university study and in the practice learning environment . Build your confidence and apply theory to practice by studying and providing continuity of midwifery care.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: BMidwif: 3 years, master's: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The year begins with eight weeks of university-based learning activities to prepare you for your first experiences in the practice learning environment. For the remainder of Semester 1 and 2, theory and practice will be integrated within each week, enabling immediate application of theory to practice and vice-versa, and access to academic and peer support. Year 1 compulsory units include Professional Midwifery, Midwifery Practice 1, Foundations of Midwifery Practice: Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Midwifery Practice: Microbiology and Pharmacology, Universal Midwifery Care: Pregnancy and Health Promotion, Universal Midwifery Care: Birth, Following Birth and Infant Feeding.

Career pathways

Immediate career prospects are excellent for newly qualified midwives and most of our graduates take up employment within the NHS. Our close working relationships with the maternity services across Greater Manchester facilitate a smooth transition into employment as a midwife within the city.

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