BSc Midwifery

The BSc in Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast is a direct entry degree programme that prepares students to become practicing midwives in a variety of settings. This is a full-time, 3-year course with a strong focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The course provides an optimal balance of clinical and theoretical learning and integrates both theoretical and practical components to provide a well-rounded midwifery education.Course Content: The course is structured around three central themes: Biological sciences, sociocultural aspects of health and illness, and professional practice. The content of the course is underpinned by evidence-based practice, and students are expected to develop clinical skills and theoretical knowledge in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, and pharmacology. The course also covers the legal and ethical aspects of practice and involves extensive hands-on experience in maternity settings.Key Modules: Some key modules in the course include Understanding Childbirth, Pregnancy Care and Complications, Lactation and Infant Feeding, Newborn and Infant Physical Examination, Research in Practice, and many others.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be eligible to register as a midwife with the NMC.Future Careers: The completion of this degree opens up a range of career opportunities in the field of midwifery. Graduates are equipped to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, community maternity units, home and birth centers. They may also choose to specialize in areas such as public health, clinical research, education, and management roles within maternity services. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.