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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department of Midwifery

The Department of Midwifery at Red Sea University is dedicated to training skilled and compassionate midwives who provide care to women and newborns during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Our program emphasizes evidence-based practice, maternal health, and neonatal care, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to support safe and healthy childbirth experiences.

About the Program

About Department

Our faculty comprises experienced midwives and maternal health experts who are committed to providing students with comprehensive training in prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care. We emphasize evidence-based practices and hands-on clinical experience to prepare students for real-world midwifery challenges.

The department maintains strong partnerships with hospitals, maternity clinics, and community health programs, enabling our students to gain valuable clinical experience through rotations, internships, and community outreach programs that address maternal and neonatal health needs.

Program at a Glance

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Your Future

Career Opportunities

Midwifery graduates play a critical role in maternal and newborn care. They may find employment in hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs. Potential careers include:

Certified Midwife

Provide comprehensive care in hospitals and maternity clinics

Maternal and Child Health Specialist

Focus on specialized care for mothers and children

Birth Attendant

Assist with deliveries in rural or urban health facilities

Family Planning Counselor

Provide counseling on reproductive health and family planning

Community-Based Midwifery Educator

Educate communities on maternal and newborn health

Reproductive Health Program Officer

Coordinate programs for NGOs and international organizations

Midwifery Lecturer

Teach and mentor future midwifery professionals

Clinical Trainer

Provide clinical training and supervision to midwifery students

What We Aim For

Program Goals

The Department of Midwifery has established the following goals to guide our educational mission and program development:

01

To educate students in the essential knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality, respectful care to women throughout pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

02

To promote safe motherhood through evidence-based practices and effective communication with mothers and families.

03

To prepare midwives to detect and manage obstetric complications, refer appropriately, and contribute to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates.

04

To encourage midwifery students to be advocates for women’s health and reproductive rights.

Curriculum

Program Structure

The Midwifery program is structured to provide comprehensive training in maternal and newborn care. The curriculum includes the following components:

NoTypes of the RequirementsNumber of CoursesCredit Hours
1University Requirement721
2Faculty Requirement1339
3Department Requirement2986
4Graduation Thesis13
Total50149

Note: The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, with courses designed to develop skilled and compassionate midwifery professionals.

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