Midwifery
Care for women and newborns through pregnancy, labour and the weeks that follow.
Award: Higher National Diploma (HND) · Duration: 2 years after A/Levels · School: School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences
Programme overview
Care for women and newborns through pregnancy, labour and the weeks that follow. The HND runs for 2 years after A/Levels, combining classroom teaching with practical work so you graduate ready to step into the role.
Teaching is delivered by experienced tutors in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, with placement and career support throughout.
What you will study
- Reproductive anatomy and physiology
- Antenatal assessment and care
- Management of normal labour and delivery
- Recognising and referring obstetric emergencies
- Newborn care and resuscitation
- Postnatal care and breastfeeding support
- Family planning and reproductive health counselling
- Supervised maternity placement
Where this can take you
- Midwife in hospital maternity units
- Community and rural maternity services
- Maternal and child health clinics
- Reproductive health and family planning services
- Health education and outreach
- Further study in advanced midwifery practice
Ready to apply?
Check the entry requirements and fee structure, then start your application online.