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Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

The Advanced Diploma in Midwifery is a specially designed course for Registered Nurses who have a Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing. At the end of the course, graduates can work safely in various aspects of obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatology.

Course Description

The content of the curriculum covers six aspects: Women's Health, Community Care focused on Family and Culture, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and Neonatology. The curriculum approach integrates engineering and medical science concerned with the latest and emotional needs of women, family, and newborn. The curriculum also focuses on preventive aspects, identifies early problems, educates women/mothers and their families, and provides progressive care from pregnancy through to the beginning of the family.

Course Structure

The curriculum is run full-time for one academic year or two semesters using a modular approach. The course structure includes:

• Year 1
  • Compulsory Course
    • FM 5314 History Taking and Physical Examination in Obstetrics
    • FM 5514 Patient Education (Teaching Health & Counseling)
    • FM 5114 Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology in Obstetrics
    • FM 5124 Research in Nursing Midwifery
  • Core courses Midwifery
    • FM 5214 Module 1: Antepartum
    • FM 5014 Module 2: Intrapartum
    • FM 5224 Module 3: Postpartum
    • FM 5424 Module 4: Neonatology
    • FM 5024 Module 5: Women's Health
    • FM 5324 Module 6: Community Care: The Family and Culture

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for the program are available upon request.

Fees

The fees for the program are as follows:

• Duration of Studies: 2 semesters
• Registration: RM 1,200
• Activities and Services: RM 340
• Study fees: RM 600
• First Semester: RM 2,200
• Subsequent Semester: RM 1,000
• Total Fees: RM 3,200

Person in Charge

The person in charge of the program is Mr. Muhammad Fahmi Abd Rahim.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Medicine UKM was established in 1974 and commenced with 44 students for the 1973/74 admission session.