BSc (Hons) Midwifery in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University

Course introductionDiscover the core principles of midwifery and enhance your knowledge of the complete maternity experience for mothers and babies. Acquire hands-on clinical abilities to assist expectant mothers, newborns, and families throughout pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and the initial infant stages. The curriculum emphasizes the vital role of communication in healthcare delivery and professional relationship building.Your education will prepare you to confidently identify, prevent, and address potential pregnancy complications and special requirements. Evidence-based practice will form the foundation of your care, guaranteeing top-quality and secure treatment for women and infants at all phases.As a midwife, you'll honor each woman's unique situation and champion their preferences when suitable. You'll empower mothers to express themselves confidently during their pregnancy, delivery, and afterward, while also helping them develop nurturing skills for their newborn.Interdisciplinary educationYour program blends theoretical learning with clinical experience, guided by expert registered midwives. Our teaching incorporates multiple disciplines, allowing you to collaborate with students from medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy, and social work - fostering the interprofessional learning essential in clinical environments.Through simulations using mannequins and patient simulators in our Clinical Skills Lab, you'll refine your midwifery skills in preparation for practical placements.Foundation Year optionOur Foundation Year offers an alternative pathway to Keele University, giving you additional preparation for your degree program. Successful completion guarantees progression to your undergraduate studies.This preparatory year strengthens academic abilities, broadens subject knowledge, enhances understanding of higher education, and crucially, boosts self-assurance before beginning your degree.Clinical experienceHalf your program involves clinical placements, with strong partnerships across healthcare providers. Developing practical skills in real healthcare settings will deepen your expertise, paving the way for a rewarding midwifery career.Placements span various locations within 60 miles of Keele, with mentorship from practicing midwives serving as assessors and supervisors.Community placements extend up to 50 miles from hospital bases, including opportunities at Stafford Hospital's Women's Centre.Hospital placements include Royal Stoke Hospital (featuring a level 3 neonatal unit and birth center), Birmingham Women's Hospital, or Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. Experiences cover antenatal/postnatal wards, delivery suites, early pregnancy units, maternity assessment centers, and transitional care for infants needing extra support.Our dynamic learning environment fosters your growth into a skilled, confident midwife. Academic mentors provide guidance throughout the three-year program, assisting with assessments and any challenges you encounter.Career prospectsMidwives are highly sought-after, with 100% of Keele graduates receiving job offers upon completion. Multiple healthcare trusts actively engage with our students, anticipating future recruitment opportunities.Clinical placements will equip you with the expertise and capabilities needed for contemporary midwifery practice, preparing you for a fulfilling career supporting women and infants.