Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BScM)
Preparing professional midwives to deliver comprehensive maternal and neonatal healthcare.
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 |