Midwifery Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Available for September or January intakes.

Course overview

Supported by midwives and academic staff throughout your training our course balances theory and practice to prepare you with the knowledge, skills and leadership to work as a midwife as an independent practitioner and within the multidisciplinary and agency team.

A midwife leads universal care for women and infants, and is required to make decisions, coordinate, and manage care for women with complex and additional needs in conjunction with the woman and the wider team.

A range of practice placements give you the opportunity to develop your skills as a midwife and put into the practice the theory you have learnt in University. Our trust partners include County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health NHS foundation Trust, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.

The course is underpinned by the latest research and will develop your critical analysis skills to deliver care to the highest standard for women.

On successful completion of the course you gain eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register.

Please note 100% attendance is expected during this course.

Top reasons to study this course

* Nationally recognised: Teesside University is ranked the top North East university for Midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2026. (54 institutions ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).

* Industry-standard facilities: our state-of-the-art simulation facilities support your practical skills.

* Placement opportunities: we have excellent working partnership with local NHS trusts and charitable organisations plus the opportunity to undertake an elective placement home or abroad.

* Student satisfaction: 100% of midwifery students agreed that staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, tees.ac.uk/source).

* Financial support: study this course and you may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. You can also apply for our Placement Support Fund if you are experiencing financial difficulties attending your placement. Visit our course page for more details.

This course prepares you to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's standards for pre-registration midwifery education (NMC, 2019). Throughout the course, as part of the placement experience, you will be required to travel to your placement area and work a shift pattern rota which includes night duty, weekends and bank holidays.

Employability

The knowledge and experience gained during the course provides you with the opportunity to have an exciting and rewarding career. Registered Midwife status is recognised internationally and career opportunities are available both at home and abroad. New posts, roles and responsibilities are constantly evolving, both in community and hospital settings.