Embark on a transformative journey with the Midwifery Bachelors Degree at Queen's University Belfast, designed to prepare you for a vital role in maternity care. This programme addresses the critical need for skilled, compassionate midwives who can provide woman/family-centred, safe, and effective care. You will develop the essential knowledge, practical skills, and ethical principles required to manage both normal childbirth and complex pregnancy scenarios, working in partnership with service users and healthcare stakeholders. This course is ideal for aspiring professionals committed to evidence-based practice and compassionate care within a dynamic healthcare environment.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over three years, integrating theoretical learning with extensive practical experience. You will gain hands-on experience in home, hospital, and community settings, closely supervised by experienced lecturers and midwives. The curriculum progresses from foundational midwifery knowledge in Stage 1, to a deeper understanding of pregnancy and birth complications in Stage 2, culminating in a leadership focus and the management of specialist care in Stage 3. You will graduate with the confidence and competence to register as a midwife, prepared for diverse career pathways within the evolving landscape of maternity services.