Introduction (Brief Overview)
The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM) at Sulaiman Al Rajhi University is a pioneering program designed to provide comprehensive education and training in midwifery. It aims to prepare competent, compassionate professionals to deliver personalized, holistic care to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Aligning with Saudi Vision 2030, the program addresses the growing need for midwives, contributing to the quality of maternity services and the well-being of mothers and newborns nationwide
Mission
Prepare qualified midwives providing excellent maternal care, and develop distinguished leaders and researchers through evidence-based education, supported by research and community engagement.
Employment Opportunities
- Governmental and private hospitals
- Obstetrics and gynecology clinics
- Primary healthcare centers
- Maternal and child health centers
- Home healthcare services for mothers
- Women’s health awareness programs
- Academic sector
- Participation in scientific research in the field of midwifery
- Health and community organizations concerned with women’s health
Program
The program offers a comprehensive single track, ``Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM)``, which focuses on equipping students with theoretical knowledge and practical applications across various domains of midwifery science. The objectives of this specialty are to:
- Cultivate competent and confident graduate midwives equipped with leadership skills and modern scientific methodologies.
- Provide a comprehensive foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
- Deliver training that upholds ethical standards, nurturing a culture of integrity, compassion, and respect.
- Prepare students to engage in high-quality research within midwifery education and practice.
- Develop self-learning capabilities and evidence-based knowledge for ongoing professional development
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery curriculum is structured over 126 credit hours, distributed across three (3) academic years, followed by an internship year for clinical training. The study plan features a balanced mix of foundational health science courses, specialized midwifery subjects, and practical clinical training in hospitals and health centers. This ensures students acquire the necessary clinical competency in accordance with the national and international standards.
Detailed course information for each semester is available in the attached program study plan.
First Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 105 | English Grammar | 2 |
| ENGL 106 | English Reading | 2 |
| ENGL 107 | English Writing | 2 |
| ENGL 108 | English Listening & Speaking | 2 |
| IBSC 104 | Introductory Bioscience | 4 |
| COMP 102 | Information Communication Technologies | 1 |
| IC 101 | Islamic Culture 1 | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ANAT 121 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHYL 123 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| MDWF 123 | Fundamentals in Midwifery Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 124 | Fundamentals in Midwifery Practical | 2 |
| MDWF 127 | Genetics and Embryology for Midwives | 2 |
| COSK 111 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PATH 131 | Pathophysiology | 2 |
| MDWF 133 | Health Assessment for Midwives Theory | 2 |
| MDWF 134 | Health Assessment for Midwives Practical | 2 |
| SOCI 135 | Sociology for Health Sciences | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
Second Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MDWF 215 | Women’s Health Care for Midwives Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 216 | Women’s Health Care for Midwives Clinical | 3 |
| MICN 211 | Microbiology and Infection Control | 3 |
| PHRM 215 | Clinical Pharmacology for Midwives | 2 |
| NUTR 215 | Maternal and Infant Nutrition | 2 |
| IC 102 | Islamic Culture 2 | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MDWF 223 | Pregnancy and Prenatal Care Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 224 | Pregnancy and Prenatal Care Clinical | 4 |
| MDWF 225 | Woman's Psychology | 2 |
| MDWF 227 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Midwifery | 2 |
| STAT 221 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| - | Elective I | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MDWF 231 | Labor and Birth Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 232 | Labor and Birth Clinical | 4 |
| - | Elective II | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
Third Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MDWF 311 | Postpartum Care Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 312 | Postpartum Care Clinical | 4 |
| NURS 313 | Health Education & Promotion | 2 |
| NURS 315 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| MDWF 315 | Breastfeeding and Human Lactation | 2 |
| NURS 319 | Health Informatics | 2 |
| MDWF 317 | Family Planning | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MDWF 321 | Community Health for Midwifery Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 322 | Community Health for Midwifery Clinical | 2 |
| MDWF 323 | Neonatal Care Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 324 | Neonatal Care Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 327 | Principles of Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| MDWF 329 | Leadership and Governance in Midwifery Care | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MDWF 331 | Acute Complex Midwifery Care Theory | 3 |
| MDWF 332 | Acute Complex Midwifery Care Clinical | 2 |
| MDWF 339 | Midwifery Capstone Project* | 3 |
| Total | 8 |
Fourth Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language 1 | 2 |
| IC 103 | Islamic Culture 3 | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ARAB 102 | Arabic Language 2 | 2 |
| IC 104 | Islamic Culture 4 | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MDWF 400 | Midwifery Internship Training** | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
