Yes, you can become a midwife without a university degree. Alternative paths offer opportunities to gain the knowledge and experience needed in midwifery.
Pathways to Midwifery
Enrolling in midwifery assistant programs focuses on providing support to midwives during pregnancy and childbirth. As an assistant, you will learn skills, observe midwifery, and contribute to mothers’ well-being. Volunteering and shadowing opportunities let aspiring midwives observe and learn from professionals.
You can apply for a midwifery degree without A-levels by completing an online Access to Higher Education Diploma. There are no upper age limits.
To become a midwife, complete an accredited bachelor’s degree program in midwifery at a university or a degree apprenticeship combining employment with academic study. If you are a nurse, enroll for an 18-month midwifery program.
Become a certified nurse midwife (CNM) first by becoming a registered nurse (RN), then apply to nursing school and then a midwifery program. Alternatively, become a certified professional midwife (CPM) by completing a midwifery training program offered by colleges, technical schools or private schools.
You can access university and begin your midwifery career without Level 3 qualifications. Enrol with GCSE maths and English or a relevant NVQ at Level 2.
Instead of apprenticeships, use bridge courses from your university, preferably if your degree is a Bachelor of Science, and bridge to a master’s degree in midwifery with 2 to 3 more years to go. Once you complete those qualifications, you’ll get the necessary license.
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