Master of Science in Midwifery

Course Description

The programme provides advanced education to enable midwives deliver quality, equitable and accessible healthcare services to individuals, families and communities in the country. At the programme completion, the graduates are able to take leadership roles in the healthcare profession and influence practice, administration, education and policy.  

Programme structure

The Master of Science in Midwifery is a full time and blended program. Students will pursue both face to face and online modules on a block release. In the first-year, students will study the following:

• Biosciences for advanced nursing and midwifery practice, 
• Conceptual and Theoretical Models of Nursing, 
• Leadership and Management,
• Bioethics, Nursing Education, 
• Research Methods and Statistics, 
• Health Policy, 
• Planning and Financing, 
• Advanced Midwifery Science as a basis for advanced nursing and midwifery practice and understanding how roles of advanced practice nurse/midwives impact delivery systems. 

During the second year, the focus will be on:

• Integrated Advanced Midwifery Practicum, 
• Advanced Neonatal Sciences – theory and Practicum, 
• Community Midwifery
• A dissertation

Entry Requirements

1. A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a University Certificate in Midwifery with two years of working experience in a midwifery setting. 
2. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery with two years of working experience in a midwifery setting. 
3. A Bachelor of Science in Midwifery with two years of working experience in a midwifery setting.

How to Apply

Calls for applications for masters’ students are advertised all-year round on the university’s website, www.kuhes.ac.mw. Applications are made online through the following link : https://admissions.kuhes.ac.mw.

Applications are advertised twice a year. 

For more information, visit the Central registry. Potential candidates may be invited for oral interviews.

Applications for this postgraduate programme should include:

• A completed postgraduate application form. The forms are available at www.kuhes.ac.mw or KUHeS Central Registry 
• Sealed academic transcripts  
• Curriculum vitae
• Authenticated copies of academic certificates (by a lawyer, magistrate, or registrar of the awarding institution) 
• Authenticated copies of professional registration certificates where applicable (from Nurses & Midwives council or Medical Council)
• Letter of release from employers (if employed) 
• Proof of funding (e.g. sponsorship agreement letter). Where applicants intend to sponsor themselves, copies of appropriate financial records must be submitted e.g. bank reference.
• Reference letters (one academic and one professional) 
• Personal goal statement that is congruent with the program goals.
• Description of research interest area that is congruent with the Malawi Health Research agenda.  A sample of scholarly work-preferably published work.
• A non-refundable application fee of MK10000.00 for Malawians and $30.00 for non-Malawians. Payment should be made to: 

KUHeS POSTGRADUATE POOL NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI CHICHIRI BRANCH ACCOUNT NUMBER: 698881 CURRENT ACCOUNT 

Application forms that do not meet the requirements stated above will not be processed. Completed application should be sent to: 

The Registrar, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences College of Medicine Private Bag 360  Chichiri Blantyre 3, Malawi Attention: Assistant Registrar (Academic) Tel: + 265 (0) 1 874 107, Fax +265 (0) 1 874 700 E-mail: admissions@kuhes.ac.mw.  Copy: postgraduateadmin@kuhes.ac.mw. 

These documents must be duly certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths. 

Applicants are also required to include the following items in their application:

1. Original proof of availability of funds for training i.e. official sponsorship letter or bank statements of the applicant. 
2. Copy of a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant and the amount of application fee paid. 
3. Official reference letter(s) from the current and/or previous employer(s) showing proof of at least 2 years relevant work experience. 

MSC PROGRAMME	MALAWIAN	NON MALAWIAN/ SADC		MALAWIAN/ NON SADC
	(In Malawi Kwacha)	(In US Dollars)		(In US Dollars)
YEAR 1
Tuition	3,751,530	5,175		8,383.00
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

Grand Totals	5,940,210	8,193		11,402
YEAR 2
Tuition	4,349,070	5,999		9,418.00
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
	6,537,750	9,018		12,437

Scholarships/ Funding

Highly competitive funding and scholarship opportunities are available on merit basis. For more information about funding and scholarships for Masters students, contact the Scholarships office on scholarships@kuhes.ac.mw .