Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Midwifery

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Midwifery is a four-year undergraduate program designed to prepare students for a career in midwifery. The program aims to equip students with the necessary competencies to fulfill the requirements of a midwife as laid down by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and comply with European Union regulations.

Program Overview

The program consists of 240 ECTS credits, with a duration of four years. The mode of study is full-time, and the program is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019, and the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) - B.Sc. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Course Structure

The program is divided into four years, with compulsory units in each year. The course structure includes:

• Year 1:
  • MID1018: Midwifery Clinical Practice 1
  • ANA1024: Pelvic Anatomy
  • LIN1063: Academic Reading and Writing in English
  • MID1001: Normal Childbearing 1
  • MID1012: The Profession of Midwifery
  • MID1019: Basic Midwifery Clinical Skills
  • PHB1101: Body Fluids, Cells, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
• Year 2:
  • MID2012: Midwifery Clinical Practice 2
  • PAT1322: General and Pharmaceutical Microbiology 1
  • MID2007: Midwifery in the Community
  • MID2014: Physiotherapy in Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Women
  • MID2015: Medical and Surgical Conditions relevant to the Pregnant Women
  • MID2025: Women's Health and Family Planning
• Year 3:
  • MID3011: Postnatal Care Related to Practice
  • RAD3037: Introduction to Diagnostic Ultrasound for Midwives
  • CPH2404: Pharmacology for Midwifery Students
  • HSC3002: Research Methods in the Health Sciences
  • MID3004: Complications of the Neonate
  • MID3015: Complications of Childbearing
• Year 4:
  • IHC2012: Ethics for Health Professions and Ethical Dilemmas
  • MID4000: Management of Care in a Midwifery Setting
  • MID4200: Dissertation in Midwifery
  • MID3009: Social Aspects of Midwifery
  • MID4001: Families with Special Needs
  • MID4003: Perinatal Mental Health

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program include:

• An Advanced Level pass in Biology
• A Police Certificate of Conduct
• Occupational health assessment to ascertain fitness for duties related to the proposed studies
• Limited to 18 students per year

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for non-EU nationals is Eur 10,800 per academic year.

Career Opportunities

On successfully completing the program, graduates will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practice as midwives in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. Graduates may also pursue further studies or careers in research, education, or management.