Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (B.Sc. Mw)

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Degree type:
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science

Program Duration:

Four Years

Program Description

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The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (B.Sc. Mw) provides students with a thorough understanding of normal and complex conditions affecting pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum care of women and the newborn. Students learn to be responsible for supervising the birth process including conducting spontaneous, normal vaginal births in hospital settings. In addition, they learn to provide clinical care for women and their families throughout pregnancy and six weeks following the birth. In addition to discipline specific courses, to prepare for this career, students complete general education courses including a combination of humanities (e.g., language) and social sciences (e.g., Qatar Society and History). Emphasis is on applied knowledge and critical thinking.

An opportunity to complete the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery through two pathways addresses the call by global health to increase the midwifery workforce through innovative educational pathways that includes recognition of prior education and experience.

 

Admission Requirements:

1.High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of two of three final year Science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics); OR

OR

2. Registered Midwife Diploma or Licensed Associate Midwife or Licensed Assistant/Practical Midwife.

  1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

  1. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

  1. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
  1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test;

OR

  1. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480;

OR

  1. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

  1. Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student Immunization Form.
  2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (Level 3) at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
  3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student practicums.

Program Educational Objectives:

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate within 2-3 years of graduation.

Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (B.Sc. Mw) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO01. Provide context- and culturally relevant evidence- informed woman- and person-centered midwifery care to women, newborns, and their families during the preconception, antenatal, intranatal, postnatal, and neonatal periods

PEO02. Demonstrate commitment to professional, legal, and ethical midwifery practice

PEO03. Use midwifery theories, frameworks, and models of care to maximize health of women and newborns, and to promote healthy family life, planned pregnancies, and positive parenting

PEO04. Communicate and collaborate with women, families, and the interprofessional team to promote normal pregnancy and birth and to maximize health outcomes when complications develop

PEO05. Demonstrate commitment to self-reflection and life-long learning

PEO06. Contribute to advancing autonomous midwifery practice and achievement of sustainable development goals through practice, leadership, scholarship, and stewardship

Student Learning Outcomes:

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate immediately upon graduation.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (B.Sc. Mw) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO01. Integrate theoretical, conceptual, critical, clinical thinking, and best evidence to make decisions in the care of women, newborns, and their families during the preconception, antenatal, intranatal, postnatal, and neonatal periods

SLO02. Practice midwifery within a professional, ethical, and legal framework and in consideration of diverse cultural contexts

SLO03. Demonstrate safe and competent midwifery care in homes, clinics, and hospital settings to women, newborns, and their families

SLO04. Communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals, families, communities, and members of the inter-professional team to promote normal physiological pregnancy and birth and to maximize health outcomes when complications develop

SLO05. Serve as a global citizen and leverage midwifery role to advance sustainable development goals related to women and maternal and newborn health

SLO06. Model a spirit of curiosity and inquiry and pursuit of life-long learning

To see the 2023-2024 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2024-2025 Study Plan:

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1

BIOL1030

 Biochemistry & Microbiology - BIOL1031 3 3 0
BIOL1031 Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) - BIOL1030 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
NUMW1010 Introduction to the Midwifery Profession - - 3 3 0
NURS1040 Health & Health Systems - - 4 3 36 Total HRs
Semester 1 Total: 14 12 3
SEMESTER 2
NUMW1210 Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology

BIOL1030

BIOL1031

 - 4 3 3
NUMW1220 Midwifery Therapeutics I

BIOL1030

BIOL1031

NUMW1010

 - 4 3 3
NUMW1230 Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding

BIOL1030

BIOL1031

OR Entry into Midwifery Post-Diploma Program

 - 3 3 0
RSST1001 Qualitative Designs & Analyses - - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 14 12 6
SEMESTER 3
NUMW1310 Women & Newborn Health Assessment

NUMW1210 

NUMW1220 

OR Entry into Midwifery Post-Diploma Program

 - 4 3 3
NUMW1320 Introduction to Midwifery Practice

NUMW1210 NUMW1220

NUMW1230

 - 3 120 Total HRs 3
Semester 3 Total: 7 3 6
YEAR 1 TOTAL: 35 27 15

 

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
MATH2002 Quantitative Designs & Statistics - - 3 3 1
NURS1010 Introduction to Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics

BIOL1030 BIOL1031 (NUPN1010 OR NUMW1010 OR NURS1101 ) & (BIOL1110 OR NUMW1210)

 

 - 4 3 3
NUMW2030 Midwifery Therapeutics II

NUMW1220 OR Entry into Midwifery Post-Diploma Program

 - 4 3 3
NUMW2040 Perspectives of Family Health

NUMW1310

NUMW1320

 - 2 2 0
NUMW2041 Perspectives of Women's Health

NUMW1310

NUMW1320

 - 2 2 0
NUMW2042 Perspectives of Newborn Health

NUMW1310

NUMW1320

 - 2 2 0
Semester 4 Total: 17 15 7
SEMESTER 5
NUMW2210 Perspectives of Complex Maternal Health NUMW2041 - 3 3 0
NUMW2211 Perspectives of Complex Newborn Health NUMW2042 - 3 3 0
NUMW2220 Midwifery Care for Complex Maternal Health

NUMW2030

NUMW2041

 - 4 3 3
NUMW2221 Midwifery Care for Complex Newborn Health

NUMW2030

NUMW2042

 - 4 3 3
NUMW2240 Midwifery Practice I

NUMW2040

NUMW2041

NUMW2042

 - 4 208 Total HRs
Semester 5 Total: 18 12 6
SEMESTER 6
NUMW2340 Midwifery Practice II NUMW2240 - 4 224 Total HRs
HSHG2101 Health Technology & Informatics  - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total: 7 3 0
YEAR 2 TOTAL: 42 30 13

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
NUMW3010 Organization of Midwifery Practice NUMW2340 - 3 3 0
NUMW3020

Adaptive Leadership & Clinical Management

NUMW2340

OR

NUMW3110

 - 3 3 0
NUMW3040 Midwifery Practice III NUMW2340 - 4 208 Total HRs
Elective: Select 1 of 12
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2 2
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts  - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society  - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar - - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment  - - 3 3 0
HSHG2080 Ethics in Healthcare - - 3 3 0
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 13 9 0
SEMESTER 8
NUMW3210

Critical Analyses of Global Health Trends for Midwives

NUMW3010 & NUMW3020

OR    NUMW3110

 - 3 3 0
NUMW3240 Midwifery Practice IV NUMW3040 - 5 312 Total HRs
Elective: Select 1 of 12
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts  - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society  - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar - - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
HSHG2080 Ethics in Healthcare - - 3 3 0
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 8 Total: 11 6 0
SEMESTER 9
NUMW3340 Exploratory Practice for Midwives NUMW3240 - 5 280 Total HRs
Semester 9 Total: 5 0 0
YEAR 3 TOTAL: 29 15 0

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
NUMW4040 Midwifery Practice V NUMW3340 - 9 520 Total HRs
Semester 10 Total: 9 0 0
SEMESTER 11
NUMW4240 Consolidation of Midwifery Practice NUMW4040 - 9 520 Total HRs
Semester 11 Total: 9 0 0
YEAR 4 TOTAL: 18 0 0
B.Sc. Mw PROGRAM TOTAL: 124 72 28

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (B.Sc.Mw) degree program may choose to continue studies in their field or conduct research.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (B.Sc.Mw) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities as a Midwife currently exist.

  • Registered Midwife in a Hospital Setting
  • Registered Midwife in a Community Clinical Setting

Program Contact:

Joanne De Austria
Department Head, Practical Nursing
Email
Joanne.DeAustria@udst.edu.qa
Phone
+974-4495-2523