Overview

Study Midwifery at the University of Suffolk and help transform the lives of women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth experience as a registered Midwife. We’re proud to be a popular choice for those wishing to undertake midwifery studies in the East of England region and rank 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide 2025).

You will develop vital skills, empathy, and the confidence needed to support women, babies, and their families in both hospital environment and within community care. The course embeds the NHS Constitution Values and 6 Cs, offering an integrated approach to learning and providing a balance of both theoretical education and practical experience.

Learn among state-of-the-art facilities using our simulated mannequins and birthing simulators to help you build the skills you need for decision-making and patient care. Students will gain practice experience during clinical placements at one of 6 NHS maternity units in the region and will have direct supervised clinical experience.

Funding
When studying the BSc Midwifery degree, you could be in receipt of a training grant of up to £5,000 per academic year depending on your circumstances through the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF).

Interviews
As part of your application to study this course, you will be invited to attend an interview. Attending your interview is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, and for you to find out more about your chosen course whilst exploring our campus and facilities.

Professional Registration
Upon completion of your degree, graduates gain first level entry to the NMC Professional Register. Further information about the university's relationship with the NMC is available in the PSRB register.