Midwifery / Registered Midwife for registered nurses BSc(Hons): What our students say

"This 18-month programme has been consistently challenging throughout. Varied teaching methods have maintained an upbeat learning environment with each individual's learning capabilities and styles being complimented.

"As a student I have experienced a high level of support both on a personal and professional basis with skilled academic and practice mentorship facilitating my grasp of the varied concepts of midwifery care.

"Overall, studying midwifery at Kingston University and St George's, University of London has been a life-enhancing experience resulting in my ability to make the transition from nurse to midwife with a broad sphere of confidence and competence in the specialist area of midwifery."

"I joined the 18-month BSc Midwifery programme as a mature student, having been a primary school teaching assistant for many years whilst raising my own three daughters and after completing a Diploma in Adult Nursing (also at Kingston University).

"The course is fast moving, and at times challenging, but the academic and personal support provided by both tutors and colleagues is excellent. There is always someone available if you need to discuss any aspect of your practice or need guidance with academic assignments.

"I have enjoyed the course immensely and feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to learn how to professionally support women and their families during the life-changing events of pregnancy, childbirth and adjustment to parenthood."

• Five midwifery students and graduates reflect on their choice of career.
• Three BSc students compare notes.
• A midwifery student's diary of two days at university and two days on placement.
• Three third-year BSc students travelled to Uganda on a two week placement, where they learned how to provide midwifery care without the technology available in the UK.
• Experiences of the Faculty's exchange programme to the Suny Downstate Medical Center in New York.