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The Midwifery Degree Programme

The midwifery degree programme is characterised by science-based education, which is closely connected with midwifery practice. The degree programme is organised in modules. Six of the in all 22 theory modules are interprofessional. Accordingly, all the students in the various hsg degree programmes (at present, besides midwifery, there are nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy) learn together in modules as “Scientific Research”, “Healthcare Providers and Structures in Healthcare” or “Professional Communication and Interaction”.

The profession-related modules cover topics that range from „The Pregnant Woman“ to „Conditions in Pregnancy, Delivery and the Postnatal Period“ to „Mother and Child after Birth“ and „Family and Children’s Health“. These modules at hsg are offered in the form of lectures, seminars, cooperative learning assignments, as well as practical exercises in the skills lab. The modules are closely connected with the practical study phases, in which students get to know the everyday job life of midwives thoroughly. They are assigned in small groups of students to work at different hospitals and also in non-clinical facilities – also at night and at weekends. On site, one student closely collaborates with one fieldwork educator. The experiences gained are critically reflected upon in special seminars taking place at hsg. Students thus gain competencies and skills needed for scientific-based midwifery practice.

The midwifery degree programme is a full-time programme and comprises eight semesters including the Bachelor thesis. The student workload is measured according to ECTS credit points. One ECTS credit point is the equivalent of 30 hours (timetabled classes, but also private study and placements) and the overall midwifery degree programme corresponds to 210 ECTS. The programme is taught in German.