Midwifery

• Clinical Competence: Provide comprehensive care for women during the pre-conception, prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including conducting spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
• Neonatal Care: Assess and manage the health of newborns, including the ability to perform basic neonatal resuscitation and promote breastfeeding.
• Emergency Response: Demonstrate the ability to detect deviations from normal physiological processes and initiate emergency measures or referrals for high-risk cases.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Apply scientific research and clinical evidence to midwifery practice to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
• Ethical & Professional Conduct: Adhere to the Saudi health regulations and ethical frameworks regarding patient autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
• Communication & Counseling: Provide effective health education and psychological support to women and their families regarding family planning and reproductive health.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Collaborate efficiently within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and quality of care.

• Gender: This program is currently restricted to female applicants only.
• Unified Health Track: You must first complete the Common First Year (CFY) in the Health Sciences track. Admission to the Midwifery major happens after this year based on your GPA and available seats.
• Composite Score: Your entry is determined by a weighted score, typically calculated as:
  • 30% Cumulative GPA from High School.
  • 30% General Aptitude Test (GAT/Qudrat).
  • 40% Achievement Test (Tahsili).
• English Proficiency: While specific STEP scores vary by year, high performance in the CFY English courses is critical for transitioning into the college.
• Medical Fitness: Applicants must pass a standard medical examination to ensure they can perform the physical and clinical duties required in a maternity ward.

First Year – Level 1 – First Semester

ENGL1001 – English for Health Sciences I – 3 Credit Hours
BIOL101 – General Biology I – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM101 – General Chemistry I – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS101 – General Physics I – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Level 1 – Second Semester

ENGL1002 – English for Health Sciences II – 3 Credit Hours
BIOL102 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM102 – Organic & Biochemistry – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS102 – General Physics II – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Level 2 – First Semester

STAT201 – Epidemiology & Biostatistics – 3 Credit Hours
PSYC201 – Human Growth & Development – 3 Credit Hours
NURS201 – Introduction to Nursing – 3 Credit Hours
NURS202 – Health Assessment – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – Level 2 – Second Semester

PHARM202 – Pharmacology for Midwifery – 3 Credit Hours
PATH201 – Pathophysiology – 3 Credit Hours
MICR201 – Microbiology for Health Sciences – 2 Credit Hours
NURS203 – Nursing Ethics & Professional Practice – 2 Credit Hours

Third Year – Level 3 – First Semester

MIDW301 – Maternal Health Nursing I – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW302 – Child Health Nursing I – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW303 – Fundamental Concepts of Pregnancy Care – 3 Credit Hours
NURS301 – Clinical Skills Lab I – 2 Credit Hours

Third Year – Level 3 – Second Semester

MIDW304 – Maternal Health Nursing II – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW305 – Child Health Nursing II – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW306 – Family Planning & Reproductive Health – 3 Credit Hours
NURS302 – Clinical Skills Lab II – 2 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Level 4 – First Semester

MIDW401 – Managing Normal Childbirth – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW402 – Neonatal Care – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW403 – Emergency Obstetric Care – 3 Credit Hours
NURS401 – Research in Midwifery – 2 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Level 4 – Second Semester

MIDW404 – Maternal & Newborn Health Leadership – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW405 – Advanced Clinical Practice – 3 Credit Hours
MIDW406 – Community Midwifery & Health Promotion – 3 Credit Hours
NURS402 – Evidence-Based Practice – 2 Credit Hours

Fifth Year – Level 5 – Internship / Professional Year

MIDW499 – Clinical Internship in Approved Maternity Hospitals – 12 Months – 12 Credit Hours

Summary:

• Total Courses: 40 courses

• Total Credit Hours: 133

• Program Duration: 5 years (8 semesters + 1-year internship)

• Components:

  • University Requirements: 13 courses

  • Nursing Co-requirements: 7 courses

  • Specialized Midwifery Courses: 20 courses