Midwifery (B.Sc.)

Midwifery (B.Sc.)

Study profile

The occupation of midwife involves taking care of women and families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery and while breast-feeding, as well as providing advice on issues of family planning and early parenthood. The range of tasks of a midwife is very diverse and complex. It is associated with a lot of responsibility for the health of mother and child. In addition to well-founded and continuously-updated knowledge, the work of a midwife requires a high degree of empathy, personal responsibility and organisational talent.

In order to meet the high requirements of the midwife profession, the KSH provides you with the perfect combination of knowledge related to midwifery, scientific and evidence-based work. Together with practical experience in the clinic, pregnancy care and postnatal care, during the primary qualifying degree programme in Midwifery (B.Sc.).

Prospects & perspectives

Midwifery is a profession with good future prospects. Qualified midwives are currently being urgently sought in all work areas. Upon successful completion of your studies, you will gain permission to apply for the professional title of midwife, and thereby obtain professional accreditation.

As a midwife, you have the opportunity to work in many different fields:

• as an employed or freelance midwife in clinics or medical practices
• as a freelancer, perhaps with your own practice
• in a practice team or at a birthing house

You will always work in interdisciplinary teams or networks. Other conceivable jobs include areas related to midwifery, such as various tasks at the Youth Welfare Office, in counselling centres or in the public health service.