Learning Outcomes, and  Top Career Opportunites for BSc. Midwifery

The aims of the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery programme are to:

1. produce competent professional midwives who will demonstrate high level of knowledge, skills, attitude and technology in the provision of quality midwifery services in clinical and community settings.
2. produce midwives who will embark on empirical research that contributes to the body of midwifery knowledge.
3. produce competent midwives who will be able to collaborate with other health workers to offer quality midwifery services in healthcare facilities and to communities.
4. equip students with the relevant entrepreneurial skills and support that are relevant to the midwifery profession through the Centre for Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy and Ethics (CEPE).

Here are the top 5 career opportunities for graduates of a BSc in Midwifery programme:

Hospital Midwife
Role: Provide comprehensive care in labor wards, assisting with deliveries, managing low-risk births, and offering postpartum support in a hospital setting.

Community Midwife
Role: Deliver continuity of care in community-based settings—such as birthing centers or home births—while offering antenatal education and postnatal support.

Private Practice Midwife
Role: Work independently or as part of a small group practice to provide tailored midwifery services, from prenatal consultations to delivery and follow-up care.

Midwifery Educator
Role: Teach and mentor the next generation of midwives in academic institutions or clinical training centers, helping to shape future standards of practice.

International or Humanitarian Midwife
Role: Work with NGOs or international aid organizations to deliver midwifery care in underserved or crisis areas, addressing global maternal health challenges.