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As a midwife, you accompany women and their families from the beginning of pregnancy to the end of breastfeeding. You provide them with professional and personal support, independently conduct physiological births and take care of the examination and care of newborns.
In this way, you will make an important contribution to health care - both medically and psychosocially.
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The dual Bachelor's degree program in Midwifery Science prepares you for the responsible work of a midwife. You combine theoretical content at the university with practical experience.
You will practice practical skills in modern skills and simulation rooms before applying them in the practical phases - for example in the delivery room, in the antenatal clinic, on the postnatal ward, in children's clinics, birth centers or midwifery practices. During your placements, you will be supervised by experienced practical instructors.
The course concludes with a Bachelor of Science and state certification as a midwife .
What you can expect during your studies:
- Close combination of theory and practice
- Practical phases in various clinical and non-clinical facilities
- Options for individual specialization
- Individual support and learning in small groups
- Highly motivated educators with many years of experience in midwifery science and professional practice
- Remuneration throughout the entire course
Content & procedure
Course content
The course is based on the current study and examination regulations (HebStPrV) and enables you to develop the skills described therein and acquire sound specialist knowledge. At the same time, you will develop skills that are important in everyday working life - such as communication skills, self-management, teamwork and academic work.
What you should bring with you:
- Enjoy working with people from different cultures
- Empathy and a sense of responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility
- Interest in medical topics
- Willingness to work shifts and weekends
- Enjoy independent learning
The course is structured in a practical way: Practical assignments are planned for each semester, with a focus on the third and fifth semesters. All modules conclude with an examination. The state examination for professional admission takes place in the sixth and seventh semesters in practical, written and oral form. You will write your Bachelor's thesis in the seventh semester.
Further details can be found in the study plan and module handbook. Find out more there and check whether the course is right for you.
Midwifery Science Team
Professors and deputy professors
Prof. Dr. Monika Greening, Professorship for Midwifery Science
Prof. Nina Knape, Ph.D., Professorship of Midwifery Science/ Head of degree program
Prof. Michaela Michel-Schuldt, Ph.D., Professorship of Midwifery Science
Prof. Dr. med. Barbara Filsinger, Professorship of Obstetrics and Mother-Child Health
Prof. Dr. Karen Fried, Professorship for Midwifery Science
Dr. Silja Baur, Deputy Professorship of Obstetrics and Maternal and Child Health
Dr. Rosemarie Horcher-Metzger, Deputy Professorship for Midwifery Science
Staff members
Claudia Hobbie, M.A., Study Program Coordinator
Mareike Kast, M.A., Practice Consultant
Cordula Fischer, M.A., Practice Consultant
Valentina Ercoli, B.A., Pedagogical and technical assistant
Elena Dahlem, B.A., Practice Coordinator
Miriam Beller, B.Sc., study program coordinator
Lena Burrer, B.A., Educational and technical assistant
Pictures and videos
TV report "Becoming a midwife"
Our skills lab
Cooperation partner
Responsible practice facilities (clinics)
Westpfalz-Klinikum Kaiserslautern
Hellmut-Hartert-Straße 1
67655 Kaiserslautern
St. Marienkrankenhaus Ludwigshafen
Salzburger Str. 15
67067 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Application & Admission
The "Apply" button will take you to a short guide on how to register and apply.
If you are unsure which documents you need to upload to the application portal, you can find an overview here:
You can find an overview of the different types of qualification for university entrance here:
You can download the medical certificate, which you must have signed by your doctor and submit with your application, here:
You can find step-by-step instructions on how to apply here:
| Application period university | May 11 - June 07, 2026 |
| Application period for clinics | From receipt of the provisional admission certificate until June 21, 2026 |
Formal admission requirements:
1. qualification for university entrance (HZB):
- Degree of at least 12 years of general school education (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or previous education recognized as equivalent) or
- Degree of a successfully completed vocational training in health care and (pediatric) nursing
2. health suitability to complete the midwifery course
3. extended certificate of good conduct (not older than 3 months), to be submitted only upon acceptance of a practical placement
4. if applicable, proof of German language proficiency (C1 level) for applicants who have not obtained their qualification for university entrance in Germany.
5. contract for academic midwifery training with a cooperating practice institution of the university
Internship:
A minimum of four weeks of work-related internship is required from our cooperating practice partners. At least two weeks of this should have been completed in the delivery room. However, the internship is not a prerequisite for applying for a place at university.
Vaccinations: The legally prescribed facility-related vaccination requirement applies.
Application:
The application for the degree programs in Midwifery takes place in two steps:
First, you apply for a place at the HWG Ludwigshafen. Then you apply for a practical placement at a cooperating practice facility.
Step 1: Applying for a place at the HWG Ludwigshafen
You can find out which general documents you need to submit in the application management information sheet.
The following documents are also required:
- Medical certificate (original, not older than 3 months)
- Extended certificate of good conduct (not older than 3 months; to be submitted only after acceptance of an internship)
- Language certificate, if applicable
Note: If you do not receive your qualification for university entrance until after the end of the application phase, you can first apply with your last half-year certificate. You can submit your final certificate by 31.08. at the latest.
You only pay the semester fee for the degree programs in Midwifery Science after you have been accepted by a practice partner - not yet when you apply for a place.
Step 2: Apply to the cooperating practice institutions for a practical placement
With the provisional admission certificate from HWG Ludwigshafen, you can apply for a placement at the cooperating practice facilities (clinics).
As a rule, the following documents are required (please also note the information provided by the respective clinic):
- Provisional certificate of admission from HWG Ludwigshafen
- Copy of the final certificate (or last certificate)
- Letter of motivation
- Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form
- Proof of a job-related, four-week internship (at least 2 weeks in the delivery room) or confirmation of an internship place
- If applicable, proof of social commitment (FSJ, BFD, etc.)
- Proof of studies or degree certificate, if applicable
FAQ
Can I apply for an internship at any clinic?
No, you can only apply to the practice facilities (clinics) cooperating with the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society. To apply to the clinics, you will need a provisional certificate of admission from HWG Ludwigshafen.
Can I apply to a practice partner first and then to the university?
No, in order to be able to submit a complete application to the practice partner, you need the provisional admission certificate from the university. You will receive this if you apply to the university with the necessary documents during the application period (see above).
What does the status "Admission offer available" in the application portal mean? Do I have to react?
The status "Admission offer available" is an automated status that creates the "Preliminary admission certificate" for you. As soon as you find the above status in the system, the provisional admission certificate is already on its way to you by post.
I am still enrolled at another university. Do I have to send the certificate of exmatriculation with my application?
No, you can submit the certificate of exmatriculation once you have been accepted by a practice partner.
Is the dual study program in Midwifery Science also offered as a part-time program?
HWG Ludwigshafen currently only offers the dual Bachelor's degree course in Midwifery Science as a full-time course.
I have already completed a degree in Germany. Do I have to pay second degree fees?
The second degree fee will be abolished in the winter semester 2025/26.
We look forward to seeing you!
The team at the Student Service Center (SSC) will support you with all questions relating to application and admission.
Whether you need help with the application process or are unsure which documents are required - you will receive competent support here.
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