Want to become a midwife?

Midwives are caring and understanding individuals, who need to have a sensitive nature and be willing to look after women from a range of social and ethnic backgrounds. Good communication skills are essential in this career as is the need to be flexible and work with different teams.

The courses are split between the theory and practical skills needed to care for pregnant women, delivering babies, educating and supporting parents. 

Explore our current courses by searching 'Midwifery' here

Meet Laura Mackillop - a previous second year Student Midwife talking about BSc Midwifery at The University of Wolverhampton.

If you have previously commenced a professional course (e.g Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Radiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science) it is important that you make us aware of this.  You will need to provide the name of the Institution at which you studied, provide a reference from them and also supply a record (transcripts) of your progression within the previous course(s) that you studied.

Please note we will not accept applicants onto our professional courses who have been unsuccessful at other institutions of higher education.

You will get the chance to work in maternity units and experience first hand the care needed to look after pregnant women and their families. Opportunities exist for you to work in a number of environments including hospital settings, GP Practices or in the community. There are a host of learning opportunities, following registration as a Midwife, and career paths that you will be able to follow.

As a registered midwife you will be able to practice within NHS hospitals, in community settings or as an independant practitioner. You may also pursue a career in management, research or teaching. For more info go to NHS careers.