BSc (Hons) Midwifery Bachelor's degree at Liverpool John Moores University

This module will provide students with a foundational understanding of midwifery practice, emphasising preparation and support for practice learning. The module will also enable the development of essential foundational midwifery clinical skills, and the professional behaviours required for safe and effective care of women and newborn infants. Students will apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in year 1 to the practice learning environment and participate in midwifery care under direct super

This module will develop students' communication skills and develop their understanding of woman-centred care principles within midwifery practice. The module will focus on evaluating the importance of respecting women's preferences and decisions, obtaining informed consent, and working in partnership to prioritise the needs of both women and newborn infants. Students will also critically assess the significance of understanding women's lived experiences and facilitating access to public health

This module will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy, physiology, genetics, and epigenetics as they relate to human reproduction, pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn period. The module will further examine fetal development, newborn adaptation, and the critical role of infant feeding in maternal and child health, emphasising the impact of epigenetics on these processes and early child development.

This module will provide students with a foundational understanding of assessment, screening and care planning throughout the childbirth continuum. The module will focus on describing physiological processes, promoting positive outcomes, and preventing complications, while recognising the importance of varied women's circumstances and individual needs. Students will learn to apply evidence-based assessment and care planning, identifying normal processes and deviations, and understand the impact

This module will provide a comprehensive exploration of the midwife's role and scope within the contemporary health and social care system. The module will emphasise the importance of continuity of care, interprofessional collaboration, and addressing the social determinants of health to enhance public wellbeing. Students will also examine factors influencing maternity service quality, the significance of care coordination, and the principles of sustainable healthcare in midwifery practice.

This module will enable students to explore the complexities of embryology and fetal development and the significant impact of infant feeding on early child development. It will also provide students with a foundational understanding of newborn care and development, focusing on the physiological adaptations of the newborn infant, the process of early child development.

This module will further develop students understanding of midwifery practice. The module will enable the development of more complex midwifery clinical skills and midwifery proficiencies within the practice learning environment. Students will contribute to midwifery care with decreasing supervision.

This module will focus on professional and ethical principles in midwifery, emphasising adherence to NMC Code, legal frameworks, and governance. It promotes respectful, compassionate, and non-discriminatory care while equipping students to manage risks to public protection. Additionally, it supports personal health and resilience, preparing students to navigate the challenges of midwifery with strength and adaptability

This module will critically analyse the role of the midwife in promoting public health and wellbeing within diverse populations. The module will focus on critically evaluating the impact of public health challenges to family wellbeing. Students will also explore the significance of birth within public health and the importance of addressing parental mental health and newborn attachment.

This module will develop students' clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in optimising physiological birth and managing complex midwifery care. The module will focus on critically analysing emerging complications and justifying evidence-based clinical decisions in situations of compromise and deterioration. Students will also explore strategies for first-line management of complications.

This module will develop students' ability to critically appraise, synthesise, and apply research evidence to inform midwifery practice. The module will focus on critically assessing and evaluating the contribution of midwifery research and scholarship to the knowledge base and justifying the rationale for evidence-informed judgments and decisions. Students will also explore the role of midwives in contributing to knowledge development through research, audit, and service evaluation.

This module builds on foundational knowledge of newborn care by exploring the complexities of caring for infants with additional needs. Students will examine complications arising from fetal development, birth, and early adaptation, and consider how biopsychosocial factors influence neonatal outcomes. Emphasis is placed on recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, supporting infant feeding challenges, and maintaining mother–infant contact wherever possible. The module also addresses

This module will consolidate students understanding of midwifery practice. Students will be able to demonstrate achievement with all Midwifery proficiencies with appropriate supervision and assessment. The module will prepare students for registration, preceptorship and revalidation.

This module will develop students' leadership, management, and supervisory skills within the context of contemporary midwifery practice. The module will focus on critically appraising the role of numeracy, literacy, digital, media, and technological literacy in leadership and management. Students will also explore strategies for midwifery professional development, career pathways, and ongoing education. The module will also appraise the importance of positive leadership, role modelling, interdis

This module will develop students' leadership and critical analysis skills in quality improvement and safety within midwifery practice. The module will focus on critically appraising collaborative improvement strategies and the impact of human and environmental factors on safety. Strategies for change management to improve care outcomes will also be explored.

This module will develop students' clinical leadership and collaborative skills in managing emergency situations within midwifery practice. Students will also explore strategies for interdisciplinary team working and learning and will critically assess the importance of team reflection.

The module will develop students' ability to critically appraise and synthesise evidence-based research within the field of midwifery. Students will enhance their analytical skills, enabling them to evaluate the quality and applicability of research findings to clinical practice. This module will foster a deep understanding of research methodologies and ethical considerations, empowering students to contribute to the advancement of midwifery knowledge and practice.