Midwife (2019 NMC standards) (Integrated degree)

Role overview

Midwives provide expert care and support to women and their families throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period, working within NMC 2019 professional standards. This integrated degree apprenticeship leads to NMC registration as a midwife alongside a BSc, combining academic study with substantial clinical placements in hospitals, birthing centres, and community settings. Qualified midwives can specialise in areas such as high-risk obstetrics, neonatal care, or public health midwifery.