Explore Midwifery at Salford
Midwifery is one of the most rewarding careers, offering excellent employability prospects alongside a unique professional role. At its heart is the provision of expert, respectful care tailored to a woman’s individual circumstances and needs. Midwives are central to the provision of high-quality maternity care to mothers and babies across the world.
As a student here you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the craft and science of midwifery with excellent teaching and mentorship from academics and experienced clinicians who are committed to excellence in midwifery education, practice, and research.
Salford was one of the first UK universities to be awarded UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation, and in 2015 we were reaccredited with the highest mark ever awarded. UNICEF was highly complementary of the midwifery staff and students, praising their knowledge, skill and enthusiasm.
Studying midwifery at the University of Salford, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to optimise the normal biological, psychological, social and cultural processes of childbirth and learn how to provide the safest evidence-based care for women and babies through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Start your study journey
Register for our next Open Day to learn more about studying Midwifery and speak to the course team.
Undergraduate
Single modules for Continuous Professional Development
What Can We Offer You?
We are a UNICEF Baby Friendly University and our students achieved the highest marks of any UK university within the Baby Friendly accreditation assessment in 2015
We have excellent links with local NHS trusts
On successful completion of this degree, you will be eligible to register as a midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Professional Register.
Student midwife Declan Brown helped out on a home birth with a difference – the baby’s grandma is one of the senior lecturers on his course at the University of Salford.
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Sarah Davies, shared the good news about her family's new arrival on social media, and gave a special shout out to Declan.
Sarah posted on Twitter: “What a team! @MFT_SMH midwives today supported my daughter 2 give birth to her baby boy at home. Sally, Farhana and student midwife Declan from @SalfordUni @UoS_HealthSoc who took stunning photos! You're all stars #homebirth #midwifery #midwiferyskills #IloveNHS @kathymurphy0“
Sarah’s daughter Anna gave birth to baby Eliot at home, with the support of Declan and a midwifery team from St Mary’s Hospital, as well as her partner, Joe.
Declan also took a number of pictures for the family to help capture the precious first moments with their newborn baby.
Sarah's daughter Anna said: "Declan was a wonderful labour supporter! The beautiful photos he took we will treasure forever. He will make a brilliant midwife and any woman who plans a home birth should consider having a student midwife from Salford University with them!”
Declan, who hadn't met Sarah before being involved in the birth, said: "The home birth was such a lovely experience, something that I will take with me throughout my training and beyond. I felt really 'at home' with the family, they were all so welcoming.
"My late father was a photographer so taking pictures is something that I've grown up with. I understand this is such an important and intimate moment of life and I was happy to help to capture this for the family. I'm really pleased they like the photos!"
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Our friendly team will answer any questions you may have. You can contact us through email enquiries@salford.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)161 295 4545.
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