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Study to be a midwife


​Updated August 20, 2026​​

Re​​​cognized midwifery education programs

​BCCNM re​​views and recognizes midwifery ​​education programs and courses required for an initial licence as a midwife. After students graduate from a recognized midwifery education program, they can apply for a BCCNM licence.​ BCCNM maintains a master list​ of recognized education programs and their end recognition date.​​

​Educat​ional Institution
 PROGRAM TYPE LOCATION
University of British Columbia​
 ​Baccalaureate Midwifery Program​
 ​Vancouver
​University of British Columbia
 ​Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program
 ​Vancouver

Certification

Midwives who are certified by BCCNM have completed additional education, h​ave specialized knowledge and skills, and are registered to practice in one or more specialized areas.

​​Educat​ional Institution/PROVIDER
 CERTIFIED PRACTICE AREA
British Columbia Institute of Technology​
 Reproductive Health: Contraceptive Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Reproductive Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections Management
​Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
 ​Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) Insertion Preceptorship (with hands-on training)
​University of British Columbia Continuing Professional Development
 ​Implants and IUDs: Comparing and Inserting Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
​University of British Columbia Continuing Professional Development
 ​Induction and Augmentation of Labour Course
​University of British Columbia Continuing Professional Development
 ​Midwifery STI Screening and Treatment Course
​University of British Columbia Continuing Professional Development
 ​Midwifery Hormonal Contraceptive Course
​University of Briti​sh Columbia Continuing Professional Development​
 ​Surgical First Assist in Obstetrics
​Westcoast Perinatal Acupuncture
 ​Acupuncture for Pain Management in Labour


Graduate​s of midwifery education programs not recognized by BCCNM

For more information, visit our How to apply​ page for midwives. ​​​​

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