Midwifery

A Brighton Midwifery degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you’ll provide essential care, advice and support to women and their families during pregnancy, labour and early post-natal stages.

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Midwifery BSc(Hons) means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a midwife in the UK. Brighton also holds the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) full accreditation.

At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to develop your core midwifery skills. You’ll spend 50% of your course on placement in healthcare settings and build your confidence and skills by taking part in realistic training scenarios and simulation in our specialist midwifery facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton midwifery graduates have successful careers in both the NHS and the private sector. In the most recent graduate outcomes survey 100% of our graduates said they find their work meaningful.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).



• Brighton holds the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) full accreditation.



• Our simulation suite includes a replica hospital room and home birthing room.



• Share learning with other health specialisms, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration by sharing knowledge and expertise.



• Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.



• Opportunity to gain a global perspective on an overseas placement.



Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. Work experience is guaranteed through placements on every course, and other opportunities like study abroad and working on real-world projects will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025). And you'll be supported throughout, with Brighton's lifelong career support.

Brighton is a place where everyone belongs, and has been rated one of the most inclusive cities in the world (TimeOut 2025). The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round. In fact, it's the number one creative city in the UK, making it a great place to live and study.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university. You might also be eligible for elements of their award-winning Brighton Boost support package, including up to £1,000 to help with the cost of halls, travel, equipment and more - head to their website to see what you could get.

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