The BMid (Hons) Midwifery with Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton is your pathway to becoming a compassionate and skilled midwife, ready to support childbearing families through critical life events. This undergraduate degree is designed for aspiring professionals who are passionate about public health, promoting well-being, and addressing the complex health needs of mothers and infants. You will explore the ethical considerations, diversity, and inclusion essential for modern midwifery practice, alongside the fundamental science of human health and interprofessional collaboration. This programme provides a robust academic and practical foundation for a rewarding career in maternity care.
This full-time, on-campus programme is structured over four years, beginning with a foundational year to prepare you for higher education study. You will progress through a carefully sequenced curriculum, developing fundamental and advanced skills in the care of mother and baby, clinical practice, and professional midwifery conduct. Through simulated practice in skills laboratories and real-world placements, you will gain hands-on experience. You will develop your ability to lead evidence-based care, critical enquiry, and professional reflection, graduating eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and ready for autonomous practice.