Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery Education
Course Description
Why (study) the programme
This two year BSc in Nursing and Midwifery Education programme aims to produce a competent and multi-skilled graduate who will be able to deliver both theoretical and clinical academic programmes in nursing and midwifery in health training institutions while contributing to the provision of quality, equitable and accessible healthcare services to individuals, families, groups and communities.
Programme structure
This is a two-year programme, spread over four (4) semesters
Career prospects
There are several opportunities for nursing studies graduates when they earn a nursing and midwifery education degree. Some of them work as, tutors in health training institutions while others work with government agencies as community educators, coordinators and researchers. Some choose to be in the hospital as regular nurses or work with various certification bodies like Nurses’ Council of Malawi. You can also explore educational opportunities in health education with various International Organization implementing health related projects
With this program graduates have an opportunity to undertake further study for masters in nursing and midwifery education, higher education, research, management, curriculum design and development, policy development inter alia
Entry Requirements
The entry point into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery Education is level 2 (year three) and the following are the entry requirements:
University Diploma in Nursing and/or Midwifery.
Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent with six (6) credits including credits in English, Biology, Physical Science and Mathematics; and
Certificate of registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.
Not less than two years of clinical nursing or midwifery practice.
How to Apply
The following items should be submitted with the application forms:
- Official transcript of graduate degrees
- Curriculum vitae
- References from two traceable professional and one academic referee attesting to the applicant’s academic and professional ability and potential
- Personal goal statement that is congruent with programme goals.
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)
Tuition Fees
Per annum
LOCAL MK950,000.00
For international and 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
