BSc Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You must be employed by an NHS Trust partner that holds an updated employer apprenticeship agreement contract with the University of Birmingham
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship BSc, a midwifery degree apprenticeship training students for clinical practice. The curriculum combines blended learning methods with specialised placements across three years of study. The first year introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Anatomy and physiology for midwives, Introducing professional midwifery practice, Introducing universal Midwifery Care, Safe and effective midwifery care 1, and The midwife as an emerging practitioner. Year two builds on this foundation with modules including Care of the newborn infant, Exploring additional health needs, Safe and effective midwifery care 2, The Midwife as an Advocate, The midwife as a developing practitioner, and The midwife scholar. The final year focuses on advanced practice and leadership through modules such as Leading and managing a midwifery caseload, Leading and managing midwifery care in complex cases, Promoting excellence in midwifery practice, Specialist Midwifery, and The midwife as a skilled practitioner.
Modules
- Anatomy and physiology for midwives
- Introducing professional midwifery practice
- Introducing universal Midwifery Care
- Safe and effective midwifery care 1
- The midwife as an emerging practitioner
- Care of the newborn infant
- Exploring additional health needs
- Safe and effective midwifery care 2
- The Midwife as an Advocate
- The midwife as a developing practitioner
- The midwife scholar
- Leading and managing a midwifery caseload
- Leading and managing midwifery care in complex cases
- Promoting excellence in midwifery practice
- Specialist Midwifery
- The midwife as a skilled practitioner