Course Description
The Bachelor of Science in midwifery- post-basic programme is a two- year full time mature entry. The programme is designed to meet the current and emerging midwifery and reproductive health needs of Malawians, improve the quality of Midwifery care and contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates in Malawi. The programme empowers graduate midwives to promote safe motherhood, ensuring proper decision making in provision of midwifery care. This is an effective approach to meeting the reproductive health needs of all families and communities.
The aim of the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (Post Basic) programme is to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as competent midwives in providing promotive, preventive and holistic care informed by available evidence, who can make independent midwifery decisions, in the areas of midwifery practice and assume the role of provider, educator, leader in a clinical and community health setting/institutions of midwifery education.
This is a two-year programme, spread over four (4) semesters. All modules are core.
The candidates for this programme are already in employment. The programme enables them to upgrade the level of midwifery to a bachelor’s level which gives them the opportunity to work in any setting including setting up their own practice.
Entry Requirements
The entry point into the programme is level 2 (year three). Candidates should have the following qualifications to be admitted into the bachelor’s degree (post basic) programme:
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained on written request or in person from the address given below and can also be downloaded from www.kuhes.ac.mw. Duly completed application forms together with proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of K12, 000.00 for Malawian candidates and U$25 for international applicants should be sent to the same address. Applicants should attach a deposit slip as proof of payment of an appropriate application fee.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT THEIR APPLICATION FEE TO THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT:
BANK NAME: NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI
ACCOUNT NAME: KUHeS FEES
BRANCH: CHICHIRI
ACCOUNT NUMBER:1008195923
SWIFT CODE: NBMAMWMW
The address for obtaining and submitting application forms is:
The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
P/BAG 360, Chichiri
Blantyre 3
(Attention: Assistant Registrar Academic)
admissions@kuhes.ac.mw
Tuition Fees
Per annum
LOCAL MK950,000.00
For international and local self -sponsored students:
STUDY PROGRAMME | APPROVED REVISED 2017 | NON-MALAWIAN/ SADC | MALAWIAN/ NON-SADC |
(IN MALAWI KWACHA) | (IN US DOLLAR) | (IN US DOLLAR) | |
YEAR 1 | |||
Tuition | 4,075,427 | 5,621 | 12,198.17 |
Recommended | |||
Board & Lodge | 1,713,960 | 2,364 | 2,364 |
Book Allowance | 155,940 | 215 | 215 |
Sub-Totals | 1,869,900 | 2,579 | 2,579 |
5,945,327 | 8,200 | 14,777 | |
YEAR 2 | |||
Tuition | 4,075,427 | 5,621 | 12,198.17 |
Recommended | |||
Board & Lodge | 1,713,960 | 2,364 | 2,364 |
Book Allowance | 155,940 | 215 | 215 |
Research | 318,780 | 440 | 440 |
Sub-Totals | 2,188,680 | 3,019 | 3,019 |
6,264,107 | 8,640 | 15,217 |
Scholarships/ Funding
Not available