Bachelor of Midwifery - College of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Midwifery program is one of the most important medical specialties, designed to develop the cognitive and practical skills of midwives, with the aim of providing comprehensive and specialized care to women at various stages of pregnancy, including prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal periods. The program is particularly concerned with maternal and child health and enhances midwives’ abilities to provide integrated health care based on reliable scientific principles.
This specialization is characterized by the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application, allowing students to gain scientific skills and practical experience in real medical environments. It also enables graduates to adapt to the diversity of health conditions and challenges related to childbirth and its aftermath.
The Bachelor of Midwifery program is based on a modern curriculum that complies with international standards and provides opportunities for field training in hospitals and health clinics. The program provides students with clinical experiences that contribute to their competence, enabling them to provide high-quality health care that efficiently meets the needs of patients and society.
Midwifery program - Vision, Mission and Goals
Vision
Excellence in midwifery education, research, and community service.
Mission
Promote individual and community health by providing outstanding midwifery education and graduating professional midwives with high competencies and research skills to meet the needs of the regional and local community.
Educational goals
The educational goals of the midwifery program are as follows:
1- Developing qualified national competencies in the field of health care and obstetrics.
2- Encouraging continuous education and participation in personal and professional development and teamwork activities.
3- Improving health awareness, social participation, and self-application in health settings.
4- Developing research and management skills to improve the quality of obstetrics and healthcare services.
Midwifery program - Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery program will have diverse career possibilities:
A. Knowledge and understanding
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
A1. Understand the fundamentals of scientific knowledge related to health sciences in midwifery, including basic concepts and principles.
A2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in obstetrics and gynecology nursing, by assimilating modern theories and techniques in midwifery and applying the concepts of safe motherhood.
A3. Explain the scientific basis for midwifery care across the different stages of reproduction, taking into account legal and ethical requirements, and the fundamentals of biology, anatomy and physiology, to apply evidence-based practices.
A4. Recognize local and international guidelines and standards to ensure safe and effective care for women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
b. Cognitive/intellectual skills
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
B1. Integrate biomedical and behavioral sciences with the theoretical foundations of midwifery to efficiently interpret clinical signs and symptoms, contributing to the understanding and effective management of pregnancy issues.
B2. Analyze issues related to midwifery care management, prioritizing actions and making systematic scientific decisions to enhance the quality of care and improve health outcomes.
B3. Interpret clinical data and findings from studies to accurately assess health issues and provide reliable health interventions to improve maternal and child health.
c. Practical and professional skills
Upon successful completion of the midwifery program, graduates will be eligible to:
C1. Apply the technical skills necessary to use medical equipment and instruments effectively in midwifery practice.
C2. Skillfully assess and manage medical emergencies in the context of professional practice, ensuring the safety of the mother and fetus.
C3. Applying international midwifery standards in all aspects of care, which enhances the quality of care and ensures compliance with international standards.
D. General and transferable skills
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
D1. Demonstrate advanced leadership skills including ethical leadership, adherence to laws, time management, critical thinking, and issue resolution, which enhances efficiency in communication and teamwork and prepares them for independence, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
D2. Promote continuous learning and professional development through reflective activities and self-learning, building a strong foundation for lifelong learning in midwifery.
D3. Efficiently use modern digital technologies and learning tools to improve the quality of healthcare, preparing them to face future challenges in this field.
Midwifery program - Career opportunities
Many career opportunities are available for graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery program in the following fields:
-Primary health care centers include:
- Hospitals (maternity wards, delivery rooms, newborn care, nurseries, women's clinics, and prenatal clinics)
- Academic and community health organizations
- Maternal and Childhood Organizations
- Scientific Research Centers
- Administrative departments for women
Midwifery program - Duration of study and study system
The duration of the study is four years + Internship one Year
The acceptance rate is 63%.
The study system is the semester system and each academic year consists of two semesters.
Midwifery program - Laboratories and devices
