Midwife
Midwife
A midwife is a healthcare professional who provides care, counselling and support to women, newborns and families throughout their reproductive lives. Midwives promote reproductive and sexual health, provide antenatal care, independently manage normal childbirth, and support women and newborns during the postnatal period. They also provide family planning counselling, gynaecological and preventive healthcare services, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, respectful and woman-centred care.
Midwives work in various healthcare settings, including maternity hospitals, women's health clinics, primary healthcare centres and private practices. They provide healthcare services both independently and as members of multidisciplinary teams.
The Midwife Curriculum comprises 270 ECTS credits over 4.5 years and integrates theoretical studies, practical skills training and clinical placements in various healthcare settings.
The study programme includes a minimum of 110 ECTS credits of clinical practice, including both midwifery and nursing placements. Practical training takes place in simulation and clinical settings, with opportunities for international placements through Erasmus+.
The study programme places strong emphasis on research skills, preparing students to conduct independent research in midwifery and apply evidence-based knowledge in their professional practice. In addition to their academic studies, students are encouraged to contribute to public health by participating in community health promotion activities coordinated by the university.
Upon graduation, students meet the professional education and training requirements of EU Directive 2005/36/EC for both midwives and general nurses. And are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSc) and obtain two professional qualifications: midwife and general nurse.
Graduates are eligible to continue their education in Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences Master's programme Health Sciences and specialize in mental health midwifery in reproductive health (MSc) or related fields.
Nominal length of study: 4.5 years
Language of studies: Estonian language (in Tallinn)
Mode of study: Full-time, daytime studies
Study programme volume: 270 ECTS credits
Qualification awarded: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSc), Midwife and General Nurse