The midwifery program

The midwife meets the start of life and is close to the woman giving birth and the new family. But the independent and exciting work with the whole world as a field of work is not just about maternity care.

The midwife's work is preventive and aims to promote health and target the woman and her family at all stages of life, the newborn baby and adolescents. Women's sexual and reproductive health is a large area where the midwife has a stimulating field of work that includes pregnancy, childbirth and aftercare, but also gynecology, abortion activities and contraceptive counseling. The midwifery profession is independent and requires a high level of competence in order to be able to provide safe and secure care. In preparation, the education contains theoretical and practical sections with a focus on both uncomplicated and more complicated processes.

Sophiahemmet University is a leading higher education institution in the field of healthcare in Sweden. The University has approximately 1,300 students annually.

Sophiahemmet University is also a leading higher institution for research and education in the field of health science in Sweden. The University is accredited by the Swedish government to offer a variety of courses and programmes at the first cycle (undergraduate level), second cycle (master´s level, one year) and third cycle (doctoral level). Furthermore, the University offers diploma courses and programmes. High-quality research within the field of health science is also carried out at the University. Sophiahemmet University actively works to develop its international role and relationships and offers exchange programmes for both students and staff.