Program Structure

The program is divided into two main areas: 

• Instructive Teaching Sessions: These include classroom, clinical visits, and skills lab instruction covering theoretical content and clinical skills introduction and practice. 
• Experiential Learning: Students engage in clinical sessions in hospitals and health centers island-wide allowing them to form theoretical and practical linkages which assist in the development of critical thinking and clinical skills. 

Course Structure 

The curriculum is divided into two primary components: 

• General Education Courses: These foundational courses cover a range of subjects and help develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills. 
• Midwifery Specific Courses: These modules focus on the specialized knowledge and skills required for essential midwifery practice.

Licensing Preparation 

The BSM direct entry program is designed to prepare students for the Nursing Council of Jamaica licensing examination. Passing this exam is crucial for obtaining licensure to practice as a Registered Midwife (RM). 

Course Code

• UBSMIDWFXU1A- Kingston
• UBSMIDWFXD1A- Montego Bay

Entry Requirements

• 5 CSEC/GCE- O level passes. Compulsory subjects are English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physics or Chemistry. These compulsory subjects must be passed at 1or 2 (CSEC)/ A or B (GCE).  One other approved subject must be passed at 1-3 (CSEC) or A-C (GCE).
• Acceptance is subject to a successful pre-entrance test and an interview.

Career Opportunities

Midwife