Midwifery

About this course

Midwifery is one of the oldest caring professions, and it remains one of the most demanding and rewarding. Midwives provide expert care and support to women and birthing people throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period, and to newborn infants in the critical first weeks of life. The role requires deep clinical knowledge alongside exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to make sound clinical judgements under pressure, and a genuine commitment to supporting people through one of the most significant experiences of their lives. This three-year full-time programme at the University of York equips you to become a skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate midwife capable of providing excellent care in a range of settings. The curriculum places research and enquiry at its centre, developing your ability to engage critically with evidence and to apply contemporary thi

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 90% of graduatescards →

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