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Choose Midwifery

Why study Midwifery?

Be there at every stage of pregnancy, childbirth and early infanthood.

Midwifery is a rewarding career where you will help guide parents through the process of having a child.

Training for midwives involves a combination of theoretical and practical learning at degree level. At Manchester, you will learn from qualified midwives and other health professionals with experience of working in NHS maternity services.

You'll get the support you need to apply theory to practice and learn how to deliver compassionate, person-centred care throughout this significant time for all families.

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  • Learning to be a midwife
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Midwifery at Manchester

A vibrant place to train

Manchester is an exciting place to start your training for a fulfilling career in midwifery.

It's a diverse and vibrant city with specialist hospitals on your doorstep and quality placement opportunities that develop your skills and employability.

Study midwifery at The University of Manchester and you'll also benefit from a varied timetable, support from a range of sources, learning alongside students in other healthcare fields, and excellent facilities.

Our degree meets the requirements for you to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on graduation.

From our students

My story: from the BMidwif to a career and postgrad study

Samantha talks about why she went into midwifery, the BMidwif course at Manchester, and further study.

Read the blog : Samantha’s story: taking the MClinRes while working as a midwife.

An anatomical model of a foetus in the womb.

Life as a qualified midwife

Vimbai reveals what it's like to work as a midwife after graduation.

Read the blog : Life as a qualified midwife.

Vimbai as a student midwife.

My route into midwifery

Victoria talks about her path into the world of midwifery and exploring specialisms in the field.

Read the blog : My route into midwifery.

Victoria with fellow midwives.

Learning to be a midwife

Practice learning

You'll gain hands-on clinical experience in learning environments ranging from antenatal clinics and wards to community and special care settings.

Support will be provided by your practice supervisor, who will also feed back on your progress.

Learn more about midwifery practice learning.

Antenatal clinic sign in a hospital.

Facilities

Our midwifery students learn in on-campus facilities such as the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre, as well as having access to the University's library and computer services.

Learn more about our facilities.

Support

You'll be part of a supportive community that helps you get the most out of your degree. You'll get access to:

  • peer-assisted study sessions with a student from the year above to support your learning outside lectures;
  • a practice placement mentor who will support your learning and help you stay on the right track;
  • student societies for midwifery, living at home, mature students and carers.

Learn more about student support.

Student midwives learning how to wash a baby.

Course information

Midwifery degree

Find out more about studying midwifery at Manchester on the course page.

  • Midwifery (BMidwif)

Making an application

Apply for midwifery

If you're ready to apply to the midwifery degree at Manchester, here's what you need to know.

Please note that this course is currently only available to students who qualify for home student status.

If you have any questions, email us at ug.nursing@manchester.ac.uk.

The application process

How to apply to the BMidwif course at Manchester.

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Midwifery course enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)161 529 4563

Email: ug.nursing@manchester.ac.uk

 

 

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