This course is now closed to applications for September 2025 entry. 2026 applications will open in September 2025
Learn the skills and develop the confidence you need to be a life-changing midwife at the University of Hull and be the difference for mums and their babies at their most vulnerable.
With this fully accredited degree, you’ll split your time between learning in our award-winning new Allam Medical Building and developing your skills on placement, becoming a qualified midwife when you graduate.
Students studying this course will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year. This doesn't need to be paid back and is in addition to any financial support received through your student loan.
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About this course
With a 50/50 split between clinical practice and scheduled classes, our student midwives gain the knowledge and self-confidence to support women throughout pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period.
By studying a careful balance of theory and practice-based learning, you’ll also develop the interpersonal and communication skills to work within interdisciplinary and multi-agency care teams, and to build and sustain relationships with women and their families.
You'll learn in the cutting-edge facilities of our award-winning new Allam Medical Building – which have been designed to mirror what you’ll be using a fully-qualified professional and include a midwifery-led birthing unit, simulated hospital ward, intensive care unit and resuscitation unit.
Our midwifery programme also boasts a 100% employability rating1 – so the career prospects couldn’t be better. And after you graduate, you’ll also be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which is the regulatory body for nurses and midwives in the UK.
Health placements
Discover more about health placements - learn why they matter, explore potential destinations, and hear first-hand feedback from fellow health students.
A degree
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to life's challenges.
Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
Filters
Universal skills for midwifery
Learn fundamental clinical skills in a safe simulation environment and learn research skills to understand the evidence base for midwifery. You’ll be given a firm grounding in preparation for clinical practice.
core
40 credits
Essential Midwifery Care
Whilst reflecting upon practice experiences gained so far, you’ll gain underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology. You’ll explore the role of the midwife in promoting health in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period.
core
40 credits
Professional and Accountable Practice
Explore the ethical, legal, and professional dimensions of midwifery practice. You’ll continue to develop research skills as you apply your knowledge of evidence to practice.
core
20 credits
Midwifery Practice 1
Get your first taste of working in maternity care. With the support of a practice supervisor and practice assessor you’ll be caring for families through all stages of the pregnancy journey.
core
20 credits
Public and Ill Health
Gain an understanding of society and the institution of the family to offer effective, individualised care. You’ll be introduced to the complexities of midwifery care in relation to vulnerable groups within society.
core
40 credits
Additional skills for midwifery
Learn the underpinning knowledge and skills to assess, recognise and manage ill health, obstetric emergencies and complications in maternity care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
core
40 credits
The Newborn Infant
Exploring factors that predispose the neonate to ill health, you’ll learn to recognise when a baby is becoming unwell, and how to monitor and care for newborn infants.
core
20 credits
Midwifery Practice 2
Build on Practice 1 to become more confident and competent. Contribute to maternity care with guidance and support from midwives in clinical environments.
core
20 credits
Leadership in Practice
Consolidate your knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, leadership and management roles within midwifery. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake in-depth study of a subject that is of interest to you.
core
40 credits
Our facilities
Our academics
Our staff combine teaching and clinical practice with the opportunity to be involved in high-quality research projects.
Their expertise sees them consult with regulatory bodies and government to drive improvement in healthcare and their research is recognised internationally for its quality.
Helen Jacques
Lecturer
With over 20 years of experience as a health professional, Helen has a Masters in midwifery and was deputy manager of her department before opting to pursue a career in nursing and midwifery academia at the University of Hull.
Dr Angela Poat
Lecturer and MSc Midwifery Programme leader
Angela Poat is passionate about maternal-infant heath, working as a clinician for many years and across other educational institutions, nationally and internationally, teaching midwifery and nursing.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying to university, you'll need a certain number of UCAS points. Different qualifications and grades are worth a different amount of points. For this course, you'll need 120 UCAS points.
We consider experience and qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations above.
But it's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application. We want to know what makes you tick, and about your previous experience, so make sure that you complete your personal statement.
Have questions? Our admissions team will be happy to help.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
For UK students, our standard course fee is £9,535 per year. Keep in mind that some courses are longer - for example, spending your third year abroad will make your degree four years in total.
Future prospects
You’ll combine classroom learning with practical experience so that you’ll graduate as a qualified midwife ready to go straight into a professional health setting.
Our Midwifery degree has a 100% employability rating1 so the career prospects are strong with many of our graduates taking up roles in the NHS, as well as overseas or in private practice.
Become part of the next generation of futuremakers
Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.
The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
This course is now closed to applications for September 2025 entry. 2026 applications will open in September 2025
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All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.