Midwifery degrees | Subjects | University of Greenwich

Become a midwife

Sally, our midwifery student, shares her experience on the course.

Our courses

Our midwifery degree is a full-time course. You’ll be taught by experienced midwives and other professionals who will help you develop your knowledge of midwifery and related areas, from social sciences to ethics and research.

Midwifery (Avery Hill), BSc Hons

This midwifery degree equips you to become a registered midwife. Gain the skills to support expectant mothers through pregnancy and childbirth.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus; Medway Campus
Subject: Health and social care; Midwifery

Midwifery (Degree Apprenticeship)

Our midwifery degree apprenticeship combines study but requires you to be employed by NHS Trust to be eligible to apply.

Mode: Part time, Degree apprenticeship
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Midwifery

Midwifery (Medway), BSc Hons

This midwifery degree equips you to become a registered midwife. Gain the skills to support expectant mothers through pregnancy and childbirth.

Mode: Full time
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Health and social care; Midwifery

Why Greenwich is great for midwifery degrees

Choose to study midwifery with us and you’ll be surrounded by expert teachers and students including our midwifery team who won first prize for their contribution to midwifery education at the 2018 British Journal of Midwifery Practice Awards.

Award-winning student midwife

Verity Lancaster, who was named BJM Student Midwife of the Year 2019, talks about her experience of studying Midwifery, BSc Hons at Greenwich.

University of Greenwich Leads the Way with New Clinical Skills Labs

The University of Greenwich is proud to present our brand-new Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre which will make a safe and realistic environment for students to learn.

Health placements

Our health courses are run in partnership with several NHS Trusts. Paramedic science students will undertake their clinical placement with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust or South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

I saw the advert for the apprenticeship when I was looking to further my career

I have always contemplated doing my midwifery training, especially having worked as a Maternity Support Worker (MSW) for many years. However the timing was never quite right with family commitments.

Communities and societies

Our active student-led societies offer a space for personal and academic growth, as well as new opportunities to make lasting friendships. Students can take part in activities throughout the year, both through the department and via the wider Students’ Union.

Midwifery Society

The midwifery society is here to enhance and supplement your learning. We offer support, guidance and friendship, plus fun-filled events.

Greenwich St John Ambulance Society

Formerly known as Greenwich LINKS, we are a society run by students, for students teaching first aid skills for both routine and emergency situations.

Social Work Society

Open to all students and lecturers, as well as past students and professionals. We hold events to extend our learning around social work topics.

Take a Virtual Tour

Our virtual tours are a great way to get a feel for where you'll be studying. Explore the facilities we have on offer below.

Research and partnerships

The Faculty of Education & Health works closely with charities, local authorities and the NHS.

ILD | Institute for Lifecourse Development

The ILD is a key anchor resource hosted by the Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences. Professionals from related fields will work closely together with researchers and stakeholders from public, charitable and voluntary organisations. Together they will develop effective and economically sustainable lifecourse solutions and tackle the grand challenge agendas society faces.

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