Program Overview

Bachelor of Science In Midwifery

Midwifery is a healthcare profession that focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities in order for them to attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death. As professional/practice disciplines, Nursing and midwifery embrace theories and models from the natural sciences, behavioural sciences, and humanities in nursing and midwifery practice. They equip students with the knowledge, techniques, and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirm, children, pregnant women, and other individuals or groups. It also includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting physicians during treatments and examinations, referring patients for specialist care, and planning education for health maintenance. The BSc Midwifery programme leads to a qualification as a midwife.

Programme Overview

The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of midwifery principles and practices. It covers various aspects of healthcare, including the care of individuals, families, and communities.

Colleges

The University of Ghana has several colleges, including:

• Basic and Applied Sciences
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Humanities

Admissions

The University offers various admission options, including:

• Undergraduate
• Graduate
• International
• Distance Education