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Higher National Diploma in Midwifery

Programme Overview

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Midwifery is an 18 months program. This midwifery education programme seeks to provide opportunities for the student (already trained RN nurses) to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the post-partum period, to conduct deliveries on her/his own responsibility and to care for the newborn and the infant.

The care includes particular preventive measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in mothers and children, the procurement of medical assistance and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of superior medical help. Emphasis is also placed on important tasks in health counselling and education, not only for the client/patient, but also for families and communities.

The work involves antenatal education and preparation on parenthood, and extends to certain areas of reproductive health namely, gynaecology, obstetrics, family planning, childcare, community health, management and research.

Admissions
October/November
Campus
Banjul
Duration
18 Months
Certification
HND

Fees:

National
tuition D15000
internet D1000
practicals D5000
Total D21000
International
tuition D25000
internet D1000
practicals D5000
Total D31000

Minimum entry requirements

Each candidate for admission into the programme must produce evidence of holding one of the following qualifications:

  • Advanced Diploma in Nursing qualification with at least one year working experience

Candidates with the required qualification will be interviewed and prospective students selected.

Programme Coordinator

Kumba Khan
2022 Intake
Kumba Khan photo

Program Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to include theoretical and practical skills with research incorporated in various areas of midwifery. The theoretical component and clinical practice are correlated to link theory to practice and ensure maximum acquisition of skills.

The programme extends over a period of 2 years and consists of the following courses:

  1. Term I

    Course List
    Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs
    MID 400 Introductory to Midwifery 3
    MID 406 Human Reproduction 3
    MID 412 Normal Pregnancy 3
    MID 415 Practice 3
    Total Credits 12

    Term II

    Course List
    Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs
    MID 418 Normal Labour 3
    MID 424 Normal Puerperium/Newborn 3
    MID 430 Reproductive Health 3
    MID 436 Family Planning 3
    MID 442 Practice 3
    Total Credits 15

    Term III

    Course List
    Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs
    MID 500 Abnormal Pregnancy/Obstetric Emergency 3
    MID 506 Abnormal Labour/Obstetric Emergency 3
    MID 512 Abnormal Pregnancy/Obstetric Emergency 3
    MID 518 Practice 3
    Total Credits 12

Assessment

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is used. All courses are weighted and given credit hours. The number of grade points achieved for a course is calculated as:

  • Grade Point Average X Credit Hours

The Grade Point factor is a numerical value assigned to a letter grade ranging from A-F. The GPA is computed at the end of every term and the total number of grade points obtained for all courses attempted in the term. The cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is also calculated at the same time. At the end of training, certificates will be awarded to students with a minimum CGPA score of 2.50

Formative Evaluation (40 % of final Mark)

  • Theory Block - Weekly tests & assignments
  • Clinical Practice - Practical assessment / projects

Summative Evaluation (60 % of final Mark)

  • Written Comprehensive examination
  • Practical assessment
  • Research Project

Grading system

A Five-Point grading system
SN Score Grade Point
1 85% - 100% A 5
2 74% - 84% B 4
3 60%-73% C 3
4 50% - 59% D 2
5 40% - 49% E 1
6 0% – 39% F 0

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for this award, the student must:

  • Pass the continuous assessment with a CGPA of not less than 2.50
  • Submit a research project and obtain a Pass grade in it
  • Obtain a pass grade in the written comprehensive examination
  • Obtain a pass grade in the final practical assessment
  • Obtain a CGPA of not less than 2.50 at the end of training

Study Timeline

Higher National Diploma in Midwifery in a nutshell