Midwife jobs

This website contains answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about midwifery careers.

What kind of education do I need to become a midwife?

What prerequisites are necessary for me to become a certified nurse midwife?

Do I first need to complete my training as a nurse in order to become a midwife?

Because there is a lot of rivalry for seats on midwifery degrees, do you think it would be wiser to have nursing training first?

I am interested in becoming a midwife. Do you provide apprenticeships?

Since I'm interested in working with infants, do you think I'd be a good midwife?

What is the most money I could make working as a midwife?

Is there a scarcity of midwives in the area? If this is the case, then why are there so few opportunities for training at universities?

I am interested in becoming a midwife; may I get assistance with funding so that I can continue my education?

Can I get my training to become a midwife on the job?

Where can I get more information about becoming a midwife and what it takes to get started?

What kind of education do I need to become a midwife?

You will be required to enroll in a midwifery program that has been granted approval or find an apprenticeship program that offers a degree in midwifery. Have a look at our material that talks about the training for the position of midwife, which you can find here.

What prerequisites are necessary for me to become a certified nurse midwife?

To get into a full-time degree program in midwifery, each university has its own set of entry requirements (as do employers who offer degree apprenticeships), but as a general rule, you'll need at least 5 9–4/A–C grade GCSEs (including English and a science subject) and at least 2 (preferably 3) A–levels, with biology being required by some schools.

Alternate level 3 credentials, such as an authorized access to midwifery course, BTEC National Diploma, or International Baccalaureate, may be allowed; however, you are need to verify with each institution or workplace individually before submitting an application.

Make use of our course search to compile a list of schools that have been granted permission to provide degrees in midwifery.

Take a look at our information on midwifery, which includes details on the prerequisites for entering the profession.

Do I first need to complete my training as a nurse in order to become a midwife?

No, being a nurse is not a prerequisite for working in this field, despite the fact that this is one of the entry points available. Take a look at the page dedicated to the midwife's job.

Because there is a lot of rivalry for seats on midwifery degrees, do you think it would be wiser to have nursing training first?

You need to be aware that it is up to each NHS employing organization to determine whether or not it will assist staff members to conduct this training. If you train initially as a nurse, with the intention of later pursuing extra study to register as a midwife, you need to be aware that this is the case. The decision was made in part in light of the anticipated demands placed on the labor force in the future.

You also need to keep in mind that nursing and midwifery are two distinct and very different professions, and if you decide to train first as a nurse, your UCAS personal statement will need to demonstrate your interest in nursing rather than midwifery. If you decide to train first as a nurse, you will need to demonstrate your interest in nursing rather than midwifery.

I am interested in becoming a midwife. Do you provide apprenticeships?

The implementation of a midwifery degree standard apprenticeship has been given the go light. This presents an alternate way to enroll in a course at a university full-time; nevertheless, you will still be required to be able to study at a level equivalent to that of a degree. You would submit your application to several organizations within the NHS and other healthcare settings for degree apprenticeships in midwifery.

You may be able to apply for a pre-registration degree in midwifery or advance onto the midwifery degree apprenticeship if the healthcare organization that you work for offers apprenticeships in health care and care. These apprenticeships may provide you with enough experience and qualifications to be eligible for these programs.

Since I'm interested in working with infants, do you think I'd be a good midwife?

It is obvious that having a passion for infants is necessary for a career as a midwife; nonetheless, your primary responsibility will be to watch the developing baby and the mother-to-be while also offering guidance and support.

If you want to spend more time interacting with infants, you should probably think about working as a newborn hearing screener, maternity support worker, healthcare assistant, or neonatal nurse. These are all jobs that put you in close proximity to infants.

What is the most money I could make working as a midwife?

Within the framework of the Agenda for Change (AfC), a consultant midwife has the potential to earn up to the maximum of band 8c.

Learn as much as you can about the AfC system.

Is there a scarcity of midwives in the area? If this is the case, then why are there so few opportunities for training at universities?

The amount of available slots at each university is determined solely by that institution.

Make use of our course search to compile a list of schools that have been granted permission to provide degrees in midwifery.

I am interested in becoming a midwife; may I get assistance with funding so that I can continue my education?

Please visit our websites dedicated to financial assistance for the most recent information.

Can I get my training to become a midwife on the job?

To become a midwife, you will need to complete either an accredited bachelor's degree program in midwifery at a university or a midwifery degree apprenticeship, which is a training program that combines paid employment with academic study.

If you are already working as a nurse, you may be eligible to enroll for a streamlined midwifery program that lasts just 18 months.

Make use of our course finder to look for 18-month and four-year degree programs in the field of midwifery.