Course

Bachelor of Midwifery

Course

VISION & MISSION STATEMENT

  • Vision:To be a recognized center of excellence in healthcare education and clinical training, producing highly competent, compassionate, and skilled midwives who contribute to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and enhancing community healthcare standards.   

  • Mission:To provide student-centered clinical and academic training in midwifery and reproductive health through comprehensive foundational sciences, evidence-based maternal-newborn care, essential clinical skills, and ethical healthcare leadership.   

  • Program Description:The Bachelor of Midwifery program at Tima-Ade University is a specialized 9-semester professional degree designed to train clinical midwifes and maternal-child health specialists. The curriculum progresses from general university foundations and basic medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology) to core obstetrics, gynecology, neonatal care, emergency management, and practical OSCE examinations. Graduates are prepared to practice safely and effectively across public, private, and community health institutions.   

PROGRAM STRUCTURE & COURSE OUTLINE

YEAR 1: BASIC & PRE-CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS

   

Semester 1: University Foundation

   

  1. Academic English 1   

  2. Civic and Ethical Education   

  3. Critical Thinking and Communication   

  4. Foundation Mathematics / Basic Mathematics   

  5. Introduction to ICT   

  6. Introduction to Health Science   

Semester 2: Academic & Basic Science Development

   

  1. Study and Research Skills   

  2. Introduction to Logic and Philosophy   

  3. Basic Statistics   

  4. Academic English 2   

  5. General Biology   

  6. Islamic Studies   

Semester 3: Basic Medical Sciences I

   

  1. Anatomy and Physiology I   

  2. Medical Terminology   

  3. Cytology with Histology   

  4. Psychology   

  5. Fundamentals of Midwifery   

  6. Organic Chemistry   

YEAR 2: INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL & MIDWIFERY SCIENCES

   

Semester 4: Basic Medical Sciences II

   

  1. Anatomy and Physiology II   

  2. Biochemistry   

  3. Pharmacology I   

  4. General Pathology   

  5. Environmental Health   

  6. Embryology   

Semester 5: Applied Health & Medical Sciences

   

  1. Immunology   

  2. Medical Ethics   

  3. Medical Genetics   

  4. Microbiology   

  5. Pharmacology II   

  6. Nutrition in Maternal & Child Health   

  7. Communicable and Tropical Diseases   

Semester 6: Core Midwifery Clinical Skills

   

  1. Obstetrics and Gynecology I   

  2. Maternal and Newborn Care   

  3. Family Health and Planning   

  4. Healthy Pregnancy and Antenatal Care   

  5. Perioperative Skills   

YEAR 3: ADVANCED CLINICAL MIDWIFERY & PRACTICE

   

Semester 7: Advanced Obstetrics & Maternal Health

   

  1. Obstetrics and Gynecology II   

  2. Normal Pregnancy & Childbirth   

  3. Medical Ethics   

  4. Complications in Early Pregnancy   

  5. Health Promotion and Education   

Semester 8: Specialized Clinical & Public Health

   

  1. Midwifery Leadership & Management   

  2. Neonatology   

  3. Complications in Labour and Delivery   

  4. Basic Clinical Skills   

  5. Epidemiology   

Semester 9: Clinical Practice & Graduation

   

  1. Postnatal Midwifery Care   

  2. OSCE - Objective Structured Clinical Examination   

  3. Mental Health and Illness in Pregnancy   

  4. Medical Counselling   

  5. Maternal and Newborn Emergencies