Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons)
Subject and course type
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Undergraduate
Prepare for a fulfilling career as a midwife with Kingston University's Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons) course. You’ll gain scientific knowledge, hands-on experience and compassionate care skills through state-of-the-art simulated learning spaces. Our dedicated midwifery suite replicates both home and hospital settings.
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Learn to be a confident and compassionate midwife
We’ve tailored this course to prepare you for a rewarding career in midwifery.
On Kingston’s Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons) course, you’ll gain both academic insight and hands-on experience. With placements across South London and Surrey and a pathway to NMC registration, Kingston provides the practical, supportive training you need to succeed in midwifery.
Students will build scientific knowledge, practical skills and compassionate care techniques. You’ll learn the essential skills for supporting women, birthing people, and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
You’ll have access to Kingston’s state-of-the-art Simulated Learning and Clinical Skills suite and dedicated Midwifery Skills space. Here you’ll practise in environments that replicate home and hospital settings. This course leads directly to eligibility for Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration. So you can get ready for career opportunities in hospital maternity wards, community healthcare and beyond.
Why choose this course
You’ll benefit from the new midwifery simulation suite on campus. This innovative facility is where you’ll practise essential clinical skills in realistic home and hospital settings. With a focus on immersive, practical learning, this suite enables you to build confidence and experience before entering the workplace. Placements in diverse maternity units across South London and Surrey enhance your training. You’ll graduate with invaluable real-world experience within varied communities.
Our highly qualified faculty members bring extensive clinical expertise and industry connections to your course. These team members enrich your learning experience and offer insights into contemporary midwifery practices.
What’s more, Kingston’s TEF Gold award recognises our commitment to teaching excellence, ensuring you receive quality support throughout your studies.
Kingston is ranked No.1 in London for Midwifery (Guardian University Guide 2025).
100% of graduates find skilled employment within six months (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020/21).
Accreditation
This midwifery degree is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and on completion of the programme, students are recommended to the NMC for professional registration.
Course content
Year 1
Core Modules
30 credits
This module will facilitate you to understand anatomy and physiology in relation to the human body, developing foetus, adaptations to pregnancy and relation to clinical practice.
30 credits
This module will introduce you to the socio-political influences shaping the changing context of maternity care provision. You will develop an awareness of the historical context of maternity care, feminist theory, psychology, sociology and public health as it applies to childbearing.
30 credits
This module introduces you to the concepts of being a professional midwife. The contemporary role and scope of the midwife is identified and defined. The professional values and culture of midwifery will also be explored.
30 credits
This module introduces midwifery professional practice. It identifies the role of the midwife and locates the responsibilities of the midwife within the scope of midwifery practice, providing universal care to women and birthing people, and newborn infants. Professional behaviour, values and culture will also be explored.
Year 2
Core Modules
30 credits
This module will enable you to develop your understanding of the biological basis which underpins the provision of midwifery care and will build on your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, genomics and genetics. The module will introduce the concepts of systematic examination of the newborn infant and biological basis for additional care needs for women and birthing people and babies.
30 credits
This module builds knowledge to develop your understanding of the impact of socio-political factors on childbearing women and birthing people, and their families. You will analyse a range of theories and concepts relating to public health, health promotion and adult education within the maternity care sphere.
30 credits
This module is designed to further develop you as a midwife professional. Themes will include working with women and birthing people and their families with additional care needs, applying a detailed knowledge of normal physiology and pathology and collaborative working with other midwives and health and social care practitioners.
30 credits
This module will build on existing knowledge and skills to provide universal care for all women and birthing people and newborn infants, and additional care for those experiencing complexity and complications.
Year 3
Core Modules
30 credits
This module will enable you to develop a deep understanding of the biological sciences that underpin the provision of safe and effective midwifery care. It will build on your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, genomics and genetics so that you can provide women and birthing people and their families with sexual and reproductive health and contraception information. It will also address the biological basis of actual and potential additional care needs for women, birthing people and their babies will be consolidated and the underlying theory for immediate emergency responses and first line management of complications will be introduced.
30 credits
This module builds on the knowledge previously acquired to prepare you for practice as a registered midwife within a global context. You will analyse the socio-political influences shaping the changing context of maternity services within the NHS, independent practice and from an international perspective. The variations in birth practices around the world will be evaluated and students will analyse a range of theories and concepts relating to human rights in childbirth; including the midwife’s role in advocating for women and birthing people and their infants.
30 credits
This module is designed to prepare and support you in the transition from student to accountable, autonomous, analytical, critical thinking practitioner. Themes will include working with women and birthing people, and their families, other midwives and health and social care practitioners, professional regulation, organisation of maternity services, information seeking and critical appraisal.
30 credits
This module will further develop your ability to explore and analyse the current knowledge base and midwifery skills to provide universal care for all women and birthing people and newborn infants, and additional care for those experiencing complications and emergencies.
Midwifery Foundation Year
If you would like to study Midwifery at Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the first year of the BMid(Hons) course, you can include an extra foundation year within your chosen field. Please see the Midwifery Foundation Year course page for details of modules.
Future Skills and career opportunities
Prepare for your future in midwifery
As a qualified midwife, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a range of settings. Choose a career in hospital maternity units, community health settings and even international health organisations.
Pathways for progression
This course also sets the foundation for further academic progression. Graduates can explore postgraduate opportunities in areas like maternal and child health, public health and advanced midwifery practice.
Success stories
Alumni from this programme can pursue various roles, with 100% securing skilled employment within six months of graduation. Many have gone on to hold leadership positions in healthcare settings or contribute to research and policy development in maternal health.
Future skills
Kingston University integrates Future Skills into your course, equipping you with essential competencies such as problem-solving, digital literacy and adaptability. These skills are invaluable in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. You’ll not only learn midwifery practices, but also how to communicate your expertise effectively to potential employers.
Links with the health sector
We have a range of practice partners for midwifery from the NHS including:
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (including Frimley and Wexham Park hospitals)
- Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (St Peters Hospital)
- West Middlesex University Hospital
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it
For more information on how Kingston prepares you for the future job market, visit our Future Skills page.
Teaching and assessment
Scheduled learning and teaching on this course includes timetabled activities including lectures, seminars, small group tutorials, placements and practical sessions.
It may also include project work, workshops, conferences and field trips.
Outside the scheduled learning and teaching hours, you will learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, preparing for and completing your work for assessments. Some independent study work may need to be completed on-campus, as you may need to access campus-based facilities such as studios and labs.
Our academic support team here at Kingston University provides help in a range of areas.
When you arrive, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. This is the member of academic staff who will provide academic guidance, be a support throughout your time at Kingston and who will show you how to make the best use of all the help and resources that we offer at Kingston University.
A course is made up of modules, and each module is worth a number of credits. You must pass a given number of credits in order to achieve the award you registered on, for example 360 credits for a typical undergraduate course or 180 credits for a typical postgraduate course. The number of credits you need for your award is detailed in the programme specification which you can access from the link at the bottom of this page.
One credit equates to 10 hours of study. Therefore 120 credits across a year (typical for an undergraduate course) would equate to 1,200 notional hours. These hours are split into scheduled and guided. On this course, the percentage of that time that will be scheduled learning and teaching activities is shown below for each year of study. The remainder is made up of guided independent study.
- Year 1: 57% scheduled learning and teaching
- Year 2: 93% scheduled learning and teaching
- Year 3: 98% scheduled learning and teaching
Your course will primarily be delivered in person. It may include delivery of some activities online, either in real time or recorded.
Types of assessment
- Year 1: Coursework 50%; exams 25%; practical exam 25%
- Year 2: Coursework 63%; exams 20%; practical exam 18%
- Year 3: Coursework 62%; practical exam 38%
We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 20 working days.
Your individualised timetable is normally available to students within 48 hours of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9am and 6pm. For undergraduate students Wednesday afternoon are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities, but there may be occasions when this is not possible.
Fees and funding
| Fee category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Home (UK students) | £9,535* |
| International | |
| Year 1 (2026/27): | £19,900 |
| Year 2 (2027/28): | £20,700 |
| Year 3 (2028/29): | £21,500 |
The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student. In 2026/27 the fees for this course are above.
Please visit the Fees and Funding page for more information.
* For full-time programmes of a duration of more than one academic year, the published fee is an annual fee, payable each year, for the duration of the programme. Your annual tuition fees cover your first attempt at all of the modules necessary to complete that academic year. A re-study of any modules will incur additional charges calculated by the number of credits. Home tuition fees may be subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body. Full-time taught International fees are subject to an annual increase and are published in advance for the full duration of the programme.
| Fee category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Home (UK students) | £9,535* |
| International | |
| Year 1 (2025/26): | £18,800 |
| Year 2 (2026/27): | £19,600 |
| Year 3 (2027/28): | £20,400 |
The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student. In 2025/26 the fees for this course are above.
Please visit the Fees and Funding page for more information.
* For full-time programmes of a duration of more than one academic year, the published fee is an annual fee, payable each year, for the duration of the programme. Your annual tuition fees cover your first attempt at all of the modules necessary to complete that academic year. A re-study of any modules will incur additional charges calculated by the number of credits. Home tuition fees may be subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body. Full-time taught International fees are subject to an annual increase and are published in advance for the full duration of the programme.
NHS Training Grant
Midwifery students on pre-registration courses will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which doesn’t need to be paid back, subject to eligibility criteria. Please note, this is not available during the foundation year. For more information, please visit the NHS Business Service Authority.
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying this course at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support.
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your Midwifery course may include:
Our libraries have an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as open-access computers and laptops available to rent. However, you may want to buy your own computer or personal copies of key textbooks. Textbooks may range from £50 to £250 per year. And a personal computer can range from £100 to £3,000 depending on your course requirements.
While most coursework is submitted online, some modules may require printed copies. You may want to allocate up to £100 per year for hard-copies of your coursework. It’s worth noting that 3D printing is never compulsory. So if you choose to use our 3D printers, you’ll need to pay for the material. This ranges from 3p per gram to 40p per gram.
Kingston University will pay for all compulsory field trips. Fees for optional trips can range from £30 to £350 per trip.
Your tuition fees don’t cover travel costs. To save on travel costs, you can use our free intersite bus service. This route links the campuses and halls of residence with local train stations - Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, and Norbiton.
Placements
Placement expenses for travel and accommodation may be reimbursed by NHS Bursaries where, for example, the requirement exceeds that of attending university; or requires additional accommodation to that of the usual term time location. These expenses may need to be covered initially by the student before any applicable reimbursement is received. Please note: EU and international students may not be eligible for support for travel and accommodation.
The University will pay for your application to be processed, but you’ll need to subscribe to the Update Service for £16 per year. This allows universities and potential employers to view any changes to your DBS.
We provide you with a uniform. You will need to purchase appropriate shoes (£20 to £60) and a fob watch (£5 to £20) for practice. You will need to purchase a lab coat (costs £10 to £20), details will be given at the start of course.
Some courses may require professional memberships. Nursing and Midwifery Council fees are £120 annually for qualified professionals. Whereas student memberships are typically around £10.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
Key information
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