Midwifery

In the degree programme in midwifery science, the competences formulated in the Midwives Act (HebG) are acquired, which enable graduates to act in a science-based manner in complex obstetric situations, to understand and evaluate obstetric knowledge and to implement decisions on care and support in pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period in a needs- and resource-oriented manner in the interest of promoting the health of women and families while respecting self-determination. In addition to this acquisition of competences, the content focus of the study programme is on enabling graduates to develop and implement innovative care models that take into account current and future developments in health care. In addition to midwife-led delivery rooms, these care models include, in particular, outpatient midwifery care and interprofessional care networks that also function with digital support, as well as cross-setting and diversity-sensitive care offers. In addition to life sciences, legal, economic, ethical, social and cultural science theories, concepts and methods are taught.

The programme is structured dynamically over 8 semesters. Modules from theory and practice alternately intertwine and thereby sharpen and deepen the acquired competences.