Bachelor of Science in Midwifery — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMW 1002 | Health Education and Communication Skills | 2 |
| HSC 1043 | Biochemistry for Health Sciences | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSM 1113 | Statistical Mathematics | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| HMW 1103 | Fundamentals of Midwifery Profession-Theory | 3 |
| HMW 1113 | Midwifery Practice (I) Lab | 3 |
| HMW 1123 | History Taking and Physical Assessment | 3 |
| HSC 1033 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMW 2003 | Maternal Adaptation to Pregnancy and Fetal Development | 3 |
| HMW 2014 | Midwifery Practice (II) Caring for women experiencing physiological childbirth | 4 |
| HMW 2023 | Physiological Childbirth | 3 |
| HMW 2033 | Care of Well Mother and Baby | 3 |
| HMW 2043 | Microbiology | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| AES 1033 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| HMW 2103 | Pharmacology for Midwifery | 3 |
| HMW 2113 | Maternal and Infant Nutrition | 3 |
| HMW 2124 | Midwifery Practice (III) Therapeutic Care | 4 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSC 2193 | Applied Skills Capstone | 3 |
| HMW 3003 | Health Disorders in Pregnancy | 3 |
| HMW 3013 | Complications during Childbirth and Postnatal | 3 |
| HMW 3024 | Midwifery Practice (IV) Care of women with complications during childbirth | 4 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HMW 3103 | Anesthesiology and Operative Care | 3 |
| HMW 3114 | Midwifery Practice (V) Caring for women pre, peri and post-operatively | 4 |
| HMW 3123 | Care of the Sick Infant | 3 |
| HMW 3132 | Midwifery Care of the Sick Infant (VI) | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMW 4003 | Women’s Health and Wellbeing | 3 |
| HMW 4013 | Public Health and the Midwife | 3 |
| HMW 4023 | Midwifery Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| HMW 4034 | Midwifery Practice (VII) Caring for Women across the Life-Span | 4 |
| HMW 4042 | Midwifery Practice (VIII) Public Health | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMW 4103 | Capstone Research Project for Midwifery | 3 |
| HMW 4106 | Internship in Midwifery Practice | 6 |
| HMW 4112 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Midwifery | 2 |
| HMW 4122 | Health Informatics In Midwifery | 2 |
| HMW 4133 | Leadership and Management in Midwifery | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Midwifery at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Science in Midwifery at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Midwifery spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Science in Midwifery award?
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Science in Midwifery offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Science in Midwifery is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.