FAQ: Bachelor’s Program Midwifery
Would you like to learn more about the Bachelor’s Program in Midwifery? Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about course content, admission requirements, part-time study options, internships, and career opportunities. If your question isn’t listed here, we’d be happy to assist you personally.
What does a midwife actually do?
Midwives provide care for women and families during pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and breastfeeding. They independently advise, care for, and support expectant parents, and work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals as needed.
What requirements do I need to study midwifery?
To enroll in the Bachelor's Program in Midwifery, you need a general university entrance qualification or an equivalent qualification. In addition, an interest in medicine, a sense of responsibility, empathy, and a passion for working with people are important prerequisites.
What can I expect to learn in the Midwifery program?
The Midwifery Program combines obstetrics, perinatal medicine, women's health, and midwifery research with communication, counseling, and social skills. The theoretical content is supplemented by SkillsLabs, simulations, and extensive clinical internships.
How practical is the Midwifery program?
The Midwifery Program is very practice-oriented. Starting in the very first semester, you’ll complete professional internships and hone your practical skills in the SkillsLabs. Theory and practice alternate continuously throughout the entire program.
What areas will I get to know during my internships?
You’ll gain experience in the delivery room, on postpartum wards, in gynecology, in neonatology, and working with independent midwives. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of the various areas of practice within the profession during your Bachelor’s Degree Program in Midwifery.
What are SkillsLabs?
The SkillsLabs are state-of-the-art simulation rooms equipped with delivery and postpartum rooms. There, you'll practice obstetric skills and realistic scenarios before applying them in a clinical setting.
What role does communication play in the midwifery profession?
Midwives support women and families during a particularly sensitive phase of life. That is why communication, conflict resolution, and counseling skills are just as much a part of their training as medical expertise.
Can I work as a freelance midwife after completing the Midwifery program?
Yes. The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Midwifery specifically prepares you for independent practice. This includes, among other things, internships in the private sector as well as exposure to prenatal care, childbirth preparation, postpartum care, and other services provided by independent midwives.
What career opportunities will I have after I graduate?
You can work in a hospital, in the community, or as a freelance midwife. Other areas of practice include family planning, childbirth preparation, breastfeeding counseling, postpartum recovery, health promotion, as well as maternal health clinics and birthing centers.
Can I balance my studies and my career?
Yes. As part of the Study & Work program, you have one day a week free of classes. In addition, some courses are offered online, making it easier to balance your studies, a part-time job, and longer commutes.
Do I also work with other healthcare professionals?
Yes. In the Midwifery Program, you'll learn to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and participate in interprofessional emergency simulations that prepare you for everyday professional life.
Can I pursue a Master's Degree after completing my Midwifery Bachelor's Degree?
Yes. After completing the Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery, you'll have access to advanced Master's Programs that offer additional specializations as well as career paths in teaching and research.
What career opportunities does a Midwifery Degree offer?
In addition to working as a midwife, there are long-term career opportunities in teaching, research, or specialized fields within the healthcare sector.