Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BScM)
Preparing professional midwives to deliver comprehensive maternal and neonatal healthcare.
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Specialization
Maternal & Neonatal Care
Program Overview
The BSc in Midwifery program at BCU prepares students to deliver comprehensive maternal and neonatal healthcare. This program blends theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on clinical training across eight semesters.
Midwifery Curriculum
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 | General Biology & Cytology | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM2 | General / Organic Chemistry | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM3 | Fresh English I | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM4 | Islamic Studies | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM5 | Study Skills & IT | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM6 | Sociology | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM7 | Psychology | 3 | 60/0 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| BScM8 | Biochemistry | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM9 | First Aid | 2 | 60/0 |
| BScM10 | Midwifery Theories & Ethics | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM11 | Fresh English II | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM12 | Fundamentals I | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM13 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 2 | 60/0 |
| BScM14 | Respectful Maternity Care | 3 | 60/0 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| BScM15 | Fundamentals II | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM16 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM17 | Genetics and Embryology | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM18 | Community and Public Health | 3 | 40/0 |
| BScM22 | Pathophysiology Childbearing I | 3 | 40/0 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| BScM23 | Pharmacology I | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM24 | Microbiology & Parasitology | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM26 | Women’s Health & GBV | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM27 | Health Assessment | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM31 | Midwifery Practicum I | 3 | 60/0 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| BScM33 | Healthy Pregnancy & ANC | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM34 | Normal Labour and Birth | 3 | 60/2 |
| BScM35 | Postnatal Woman & Newborn | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM38 | Midwifery Practicum II | 3 | 60/1 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| BScM39 | Complications in Pregnancy | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM40 | Complications in Labour | 3 | 60/2 |
| BScM43 | Mental Health in Childbearing | 3 | — |
| BScM46 | Midwifery Practicum III | 3 | 60/1 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| BScM47 | Critical & High Dependency | 4 | 60/1 |
| BScM49 | Research & Evidence-Based | 3 | 60/0 |
| BScM50 | Clinical Leadership & Mgmt | 4 | 60/1 |
| BScM54 | Midwifery Practicum IV | 3 | 60/2 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BScM55 | Comprehensive Midwifery Review | 4 |
| BScM56 | Final Thesis | 6 |
| BScM57 | Internship / Clinical Rotation | 6 |