Admissions

MASTER OF MIDWIFERY (MSc)

 Master of Midwifery (MSc) is a collaboration between Garden City University College (GCUC), Kenyase, Kumasi, and the University of Calabar, Nigeria. It is a 2-year programme , accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), which began in February, 2022. 

Applicants must:

  • Possess a minimum of 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division) BSc Degree in Midwifery or BSc Degree in Nursing with a Diploma in Midwifery, from an accredited and recognized university
  • Possess a valid License of Registration for Practice from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other country
  • Have at least two (2) years teaching/clinical experience after National Service
  • Present a Letter of Intent/Purpose
  • Submit two Reference Letters: one Academic from the applicant’s Training Institution, and one Clinical from his/her Head of Department
  • Pass a Selection Interview

Application Forms are obtainable from the Accounts Officer, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Garden City University College, Kenyase, Kumasi, at the cost of GHc250.00 (Two hundred and fifty Ghana Cedis). Click to download application 

The Programme seeks to produce post-graduate Midwives who will, among other needs:

  • Critically evaluate, develop and oversee maternity services and Healthcare in their communities by ensuring humanising, safe experience for mothers and their families
  • Teach in a variety of capacities, including undergraduate and basic midwifery programmes
  • Conduct both independent and collaborative research that will support innovations contributing to the development of midwifery practice
  • Provide national and international midwifery care to promote women’s health and contribute to reduction in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity
  • Work collaboratively with professionals from a variety of disciplines to promote midwifery practice/maternal and child health
  • Identify and implement changes in complex health care delivery systems that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of clients’ care.

Programme

Full Time

Part Time


 

Taught Courses

Research

Taught Courses

Research



MSc.

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1

2

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·       FT – Full Time

·       PT – Part Time

STRUCTURE:

The programme is a combination of taught courses (Core and Electives) and research, consisting of problem-based lectures, seminars, field work, clinical postings and a research project (Dissertation).

 NOTE: One year grace period is allowed for all who are unable to complete the programme within the specified years

Fee Schedule

Year One                     Year Two                    Total                           One Year Extension

Gh¢13937.13              Gh¢9,2391.42             Gh¢23,228.54                         Gh¢4,645.71