Course summary

Becoming a midwife is a unique and inspiring process. Our BSc midwifery course will allow you to explore all aspects of midwifery care of the woman and her baby. From monitoring their wellbeing during pregnancy, caring for them during the birthing journey and then supporting the family in the postnatal period as well as providing health promotion and general advice. This course is awaiting approval and that it cannot begin until this has taken place. An approval event is happening in May and we will be able to provide further updates in due course. We will only be able to consider applications for entry into Level 4/Year 1. You will be taught to question and critically evaluate practice and, in doing so, place women and families at the centre of care. You will be the lead professional and an expert in low-risk midwifery care. Providing care for women during one of most significant periods in their life, as they become a family. The course is equally divided between University and the practice setting. During your practice placements, you will be supported and assessed by midwives, who will guide your learning and development. The course provides you with the knowledge and skills to be eligible to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Professional accreditation This midwifery course is subject to conjoint approval between the University and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. All regulated courses, once approved, are subject to ongoing monitoring processes and periodic approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). To be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council you must demonstrate good health and good character throughout your studies and on completion of the course. Applications for professional registration will be subject to satisfactory Advanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health clearance. Specialist facilities As a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities at Canterbury and Medway campuses. These simulation suites allow you to practise hands-on skills in a fully-equipped, realistic hospital environment. Location Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.