Your tasks as a midwife
One of the most beautiful professions in the world
At the university hospital, you will accompany expectant mothers, care for newborns and advise families in the first few hours after the birth. You will work in the antenatal clinic and also take on the challenging care of high-risk pregnancies and births. You will work in a permanent team with whom you can always exchange ideas.
These are the requirements
Application midwifery science
You have a high school diploma or a comparable qualification that entitles you to study and very good German language skills (C1). You are able to take responsibility and act with empathy. You enjoy working in a team, are flexible and keep calm even in challenging situations.
You apply directly to the University of Cologne for the course.
Your Prospects
And after your bachelor's degree? Start your master's program! The "Advanced Midwifery Practice (AMP)" master's program follows directly after the bachelor's program.
Frequently asked questions / FAQ
The course consists of a theoretical part at the Medical Faculty of the University of Cologne and a practical part. At the university, basic midwifery, evidence-based midwifery practice and other related sciences are on the curriculum. For example, biomedical basics, statistics, gynecology and neonatology.
You will complete the practical part at our university hospital and with our cooperation partners. These are, for example, birthing centers, midwifery practices, parenting schools and other hospitals in Cologne and the surrounding area. These practical phases are supervised by the Praxisakademie Hebammenwissenschaft.
You can apply online for the dual study program "Applied Midwifery Science" at the University of Cologne. You can find all the important information about the requirements and the application process on the Faculty of Medicine's website under Bachelor of Science in Applied Midwifery Science. The course starts every year in the winter semester.
