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.

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in the science and art of midwifery, exploring the journey from preconception through to early parenthood. You’ll gain essential knowledge in anatomy, physiology, medicines management and evidence-based care, while developing practical skills. Alongside academic learning, you’ll begin clinical placements where you'll apply your skills in a real-world setting, fully supported by a team of experts.

Core modules
Pregnancy Beginnings
Pregnancy
Birth
Beyond Birth
Clinical Assessment of Practice 1
Course Hours Requirements for Midwifery

Year 2
In your second year, you will deepen your expertise by exploring the complexities of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. You’ll learn to assess and manage complications, respond to emergencies and support women and families through challenging situations – developing confidence in your clinical judgement and decision-making. Clinical placements continue to play a vital role, allowing you to refine your skills and deliver safe, compassionate care in more advanced scenarios.

Core modules
Managing Midwifery Emergencies
Contemporary Midwifery and Research
Complexities and Childbearing in Midwifery
Clinical Assessment of Practice 2
Course Hours Requirement of Midwifery 2

Final year
In your final year, you’ll prepare to step confidently into your role as a qualified midwife, developing the autonomy, leadership and clinical expertise needed for professional registration. You will refine your ability to deliver continuity of care, undertake newborn examinations and lead improvements in practice – all while deepening your understanding of legal, ethical and professional responsibilities. You’ll also explore a topic you’re passionate about through an independent project, helping you to critically evaluate evidence and shape your future contribution to midwifery.

Core modules
Future Midwife
Contemporary Midwifery Project
Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)
Clinical Assessment of Practice 3
Course Hours Requirement of Midwifery 3