Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (Registered Midwife)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
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Course Overview
Credits
81
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid
level 1 est. tuition
Location(s)
The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to changes based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery
The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM) is a specialist undergraduate program intended to prepare students for a specialized career as registered Midwives. The program provides the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to deliver high-quality patient care to the expectant family in midwifery.
The BSM program is structured as a 2-year day full-time course of study, comprising 27 modules, spanning 4 semesters and 2 summer sessions.
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Course Details
Program Structure
The program is divided into two main areas:Â
- Instructive Teaching Sessions: These include classroom, clinical visits, and skills lab instruction covering theoretical content and clinical skills introduction and practice.Â
- 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.Â
Course StructureÂ
The curriculum is divided into two primary components:Â
- General Education Courses: These foundational courses cover a range of subjects and help develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.Â
- Midwifery Specific Courses: These modules focus on the specialized knowledge and skills required for essential midwifery practice.
Course Code
UBSMIPMFXU1A
Entry Requirements
- Registered Midwives (RM)s who have completed an accredited midwifery programme and have attained a Certificate or Diploma or Associate Degree in midwifery.
- They should be registered midwives (direct entry or Registered Nurse midwife) with current licence in the country of practice.
- Applicants must provide a compiled portfolio of clinical practice hours as a midwife.
- Successful applicants would have met the entry requirements, including a successful interview.
Career Opportunities
Midwife
