BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Midwifery
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Midwifery trains you to deliver evidence-based, woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the early life of the newborn. It is a meaningful career choice in Ghana because skilled midwives strengthen safe motherhood services and improve outcomes for families and communities.
What you will study
Your studies include reproductive anatomy and physiology, antenatal care, labour management, obstetric complications, postnatal care, neonatal care, pharmacology and community midwifery. Clinical practice develops your skills in examination, delivery, emergency response, newborn support, counselling, health promotion and professional documentation.
Career prospects
You can work as a registered midwife, clinical midwife, maternity unit manager, community health officer or reproductive and family planning specialist. Career settings include Korle Bu and other teaching hospitals, Ghana Health Service facilities, private hospitals, maternity homes, NGOs and international maternal-health initiatives.
Who this programme may suit
You will do well if you are compassionate, emotionally steady and motivated by caring for women and newborns. Good communication, teamwork, attention to detail and the ability to act quickly are valuable qualities.