Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (PDip. B.Sc. Mw)

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Program Description

The Post Diploma Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (PDip. B.Sc. Mw) provides students with a thorough understanding of normal and complex conditions affecting pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum care of women and their newborns. Students will acquire the applied knowledge, skill and critical thinking required to provide the diverse care delivered by midwives who provide clinical care throughout pregnancy and six weeks following delivery. Graduates will be responsible for supervising the birth process including conducting spontaneous, normal vaginal births in hospital settings.

NOTE: Admission to the Post Diploma B.Sc Mw program is restricted to those with prior learning and experience as a licensed midwife.

Program Duration:

2 years

Admission Requirements:

1. Minimum of two-year Associate Degree/Diploma or equivalent in Nursing or Midwifery from an accredited higher education institution; 
AND
A. Proof of current licensure in Qatar from the Department of Healthcare Professions; 
OR
B. Proof of current licensure in another jurisdiction with equivalent scope of practice.
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

2. 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

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

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

3. 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.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation from the Post

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

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Post

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. Build on prior learning and experience to enhance capacity and contribution to midwifery practice, organizational and systems leadership, quality assurance, health policy, and research

SLO06. Serve as a global citizen and leverage midwifery role to advance sustainable development goals related to women and maternal and newborn health

SLO07. Model a spirit of curiosity and inquiry and pursuit of life-long learning

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

2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
NUMW1230 Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding - - 3 3 0
NUMW2020 PD Women & Newborn Health Assessment - - 4 3 3
NUMW3110 Context of Midwifery Practice - - 3 3 0
NUMW3120 PD Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology - - 2 2 0
RSST1001 Qualitative Designs & Analyses - - 3 3 0
Elective: select 1 of 2
NUMW3130 PD Communication for Midwives - - 2 2 0
NUMW3150 PD Introduction to Midwifery Practice - - 2 0 8
Semester 1 Total: 17 14 11
SEMESTER 2
MATH2002 Quantitative Designs & Statistics - - 3 3 1
NUMW2030 Midwifery Therapeutics II - - 4 3 3
NUMW3220 PD Complex Maternal Care NUMW2020 & NUMW3110 & NUMW3150 - 4 3 3
NUMW3230 PD Complex Neonatal Care NUMW2020 & NUMW3110 & NUMW3150 - 4 3 3
NUMW3250 Midwifery Practice I NUMW1230 & NUMW2020 & NUMW3130 OR NUMW3150 - 2 0 8
Semester 2 Total: 17 12 18
SEMESTER 3
NUMW3020 Adaptive Leadership & Clinical Management NUMW2340 OR NUMW3110 - 3 3 0
NUMW3210 Critical Analyses of Global Health Trends for Midwives NUMW3010 & NUMW3020 OR NUMW3110 - 3 3 0
NUMW3350 PD Midwifery Practice II NUMW2030 & NUMW3220 & NUMW3230 & NUMW3250 - 3 0 24
Semester 3 Total: 9 6 24
Year 1 Total: 43 32 53
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
NUMW4150 PD Midwifery Practice III NUMW3350 - 10 0 40
Semester 4 Total: 10 0 40
SEMESTER 5
NUMW4250 PD Consolidated Midwifery Practice NUMW4150 - 10 0 40
Semester 5 Total: 10 0 40
SEMESTER 6
NUMW4350 PD Exploratory Practice for Midwives NUMW4250 - 5 0 40
Semester 6 Total: 5 0 40
Year 2 Total: 25 0 120
Program Total 68 32 173

Graduate Future Pathways:

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

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (PDip. 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