Introduction
Embark on a beautiful journey towards supporting mothers, babies and families with our Midwifery BSc (Hons) degree course.
We're currently accepting Clearing applications for this course. If you're applying to study in Chelmsford and your application is successful we'll add you to our reserve list, and contact you if a place becomes available.
With true-to-life skills labs in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough, our midwifery course will equip you with all of the skills and knowledge you need to start your career as a midwife.
Our Midwifery degree meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Pre-Registration Midwifery. This means that once you’ve graduated, you can apply to join the NMC and begin working as a midwife.
A career in midwifery brings with it unique rewards. This degree will open up a world of opportunities for you to make a difference and support families during some of the most important moments of their lives.
From September 2020, student midwives can take advantage of training grants worth at least £5,000 per year.
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Key facts
PLACEMENTS
Hands-on experience
From Year 1 you'll be out on placement, learning to deliver care before, during and after childbirth.
FACILITIES
Dedicated skills labs
As a midwifery student at ARU, you'll use purpose-built skills labs and sophisticated healthcare equipment.
MIDWIFERY
A career that begins with care
Midwifery is a rewarding career that puts you at the heart of some of the most important experiences in people's lives.
Entry requirements
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities and accreditation
Support and facilities
As a midwifery student at ARU you'll benefit from:
- purpose-built simulated wards offering the very best in experiential learning
- registered, practising tutors and lecturers who’ll make sure you’re being taught the latest techniques and give you the support you need to succeed
- a new training grant for student midwives worth at least £5,000 a year.
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Our degree course is validated by the NMC and you’ll be linked to one of our eight NHS healthcare trust partners for your placements.
Maxine Wallis-Redworth
Course Leader
Nina Whittle
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery
Lyn Jones
Senior Lecturer
Fran Galloway
Lead Midwife for Education/Deputy Head of Midwifery, Cambridge
Claire Hooks
Senior Lecturer/Course Leader
Martina Donaghy
Senior Lecturer
Kate Cook
Senior Lecturer, Course Leader
Sara Smith
Senior Lecturer
Janet Halsey
Senior Lecturer, Midwifery
Lindsey Rose
Senior Lecturer, Midwifery
Careers
Modern midwives do so much more than just assist with birth. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to support women throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
At ARU, we work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities you will need to take on this exciting career. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through placements. Most of our student midwives have secured jobs in Year 3 of their training.
Our course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for Pre-Registration Midwifery Education Programmes 2019. This means that when you graduate, you can apply to register with the NMC and start your new career as a midwife.
Midwifery brings unique rewards. You’re present at one of the most important moments in people’s lives, helping to safely begin the life of their child. This degree opens up a world of opportunities, including career progression or specialism.
Sophie
“I've been privileged to work alongside such passionate mentors in practice and such amazing role models at university. It's with the help of these amazing teachers that I've come so far."
Sophie
BSc (Hons) Midwifery graduate
Want to talk to someone?
Do you have a question that we haven't answered so far? Talk to our application experts. We're here Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5pm, and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. You can also ask our Student Ambassadors about life at ARU.
Placements
You’ll spend 50% of your learning time out on placement. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in assessing, treating and communicating with patients.
Your guide to placementsInterviews
If your application to study Midwifery is successful, we'll invite you to an interview day in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough. Here’s how to get prepared.
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