A student who wants to have a career in obstetrics may study midwifery during his or her higher education. Midwifery looks at reproductive health, pregnancy, child birth and postpartum care to give students the tools needed to succeed professionally.

A bachelor’s degree is a three- or four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, private universities, community colleges, and online universities.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.