Puntland University of Science & Technology PUST · Medicine & Health Sciences

Midwifery

Preparing confident midwives for safe motherhood, respectful maternity care, and healthier newborn outcomes.

A professionally structured health sciences programme focused on maternal care, newborn wellbeing, clinical judgement, communication, ethics, and community service.

Bachelor 4 Years (8 Semesters) 142 Credits

Program Overview

Midwifery education shaped by care, safety, and service

A professionally structured programme combining academic rigour, supervised practice, and ethical preparation for graduate careers in health.

Midwifery at PUST is designed for students who want to serve women, newborns, families, and communities with competence, dignity, and calm professional judgement. The programme connects classroom learning with practical preparation so graduates can contribute to safer maternity and reproductive health services.

  • 4 Years (8 Semesters) Duration
  • Bachelor Qualification
  • Full-time Study Mode
  • Main Campus Campus

Mission, vision & clinical learning

Mission

To educate midwives who combine scientific knowledge, clinical skill, ethical conduct, and compassionate communication in every stage of maternity and newborn care.

Vision

To support stronger maternal and newborn health outcomes through graduates who are prepared for service, leadership, and lifelong professional growth.

Learning Environment

Students learn through guided lectures, tutorials, skills demonstrations, simulation, case discussion, reflective practice, and supervised exposure to real health-service environments.

Practical Training

The learning model emphasizes practical confidence: maternity skills practice, newborn care preparation, infection prevention, patient communication, professional ethics, and community health engagement.

What makes this programme distinctive

Respectful maternity care

Learning focuses on safe, dignified support for mothers throughout pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery.

Newborn wellbeing

Students build confidence in essential newborn observation, early support, referral awareness, and family education.

Simulation practice

Structured scenarios strengthen decision-making, communication, teamwork, and response under pressure.

Supervised clinical exposure

Practical learning is guided by qualified staff and aligned with professional conduct, patient safety, and service standards.

Community health perspective

Students consider family, culture, prevention, health education, and continuity of care beyond the clinical room.

Ethics and professionalism

The programme develops confidentiality, respectful communication, accountability, and responsible clinical judgement.

What graduates are prepared to demonstrate

  • Maternal health understanding

    Explain core maternal, newborn, reproductive, and community health concepts used in midwifery practice.

  • Evidence-informed judgement

    Use reliable information and professional guidance to support safe decision-making.

  • Safe practical skills

    Demonstrate supervised competence in selected maternity and newborn care skills appropriate to training level.

  • Patient safety

    Recognize risk, communicate concerns, follow infection prevention, and escalate care appropriately.

  • Respectful communication

    Communicate clearly with mothers, families, peers, instructors, and health-service teams.

  • Ethics and accountability

    Uphold confidentiality, dignity, honesty, and responsible professional behaviour.

Admissions

A clear path into midwifery study

Follow our unified admissions roadmap. Our enrollment staff are fully dedicated to processing your credentials.

  • Fall Intake 2026
  • Deadline: August 10, 2026

How to Apply

  1. 01

    Select Major

    Review our engineering, sciences, and business programs catalog to select your perfect path.

  2. 02

    Collect Docs

    Compile school certificates, high school transcript cards, photos, and passport identity files.

  3. 03

    Apply Online

    Complete the online PUST enrollment sheet on this platform carefully.

  4. 04

    Registration Fee

    Settle the $20 administrative processing fee at our aligned banking counters or secure portals.

  5. 05

    Admissions Test

    Sit for the fundamental general scientific and mathematical entrance assessment exam on campus.

  6. 06

    Confirmation

    Receive the formal registrar enrollment certificate package with class schedules.

Entry requirements

01

Entry qualification

Secondary school certificate or equivalent qualification accepted by PUST, with strong preparation in science and English.

02

Academic readiness

Applicants should show interest in health sciences, communication, patient dignity, teamwork, and responsible community service.

03

Required documents

Completed application form, academic certificates, identification document, recent photo, and any additional documents requested by Admissions.

04

Selection process

Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Office. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for verification, interview, or readiness assessment where required.

Entry Benchmarks

Different degree programs require specific credentials. Select your intended level of study to inspect target registration benchmarks before applying.

  • Secondary Certificate
  • National Identity Paper
  • Admissions Application Form
  • Passport Photos
  • Processing Fee Receipt

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Fee

Programme Duration Semester Fee Annual Fee Registration Schedule
Midwifery 4 Years (8 Semesters) $270 $540 $20 Semester-based payment before registration confirmation

Clinical Experience

Learning through supervised health practice

Skills laboratories, simulation, and supervised clinical placements connect academic study to patient-centred care.

6 clinical environments

01

Respectful maternity care

Learning focuses on safe, dignified support for mothers throughout pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery.

02

Newborn wellbeing

Students build confidence in essential newborn observation, early support, referral awareness, and family education.

03

Simulation practice

Structured scenarios strengthen decision-making, communication, teamwork, and response under pressure.

04

Supervised clinical exposure

Practical learning is guided by qualified staff and aligned with professional conduct, patient safety, and service standards.

05

Community health perspective

Students consider family, culture, prevention, health education, and continuity of care beyond the clinical room.

06

Ethics and professionalism

The programme develops confidentiality, respectful communication, accountability, and responsible clinical judgement.

Built for clinical confidence

Clinical readiness develops through guided practice, ethical supervision, and meaningful exposure to real healthcare settings.

Graduate Outcomes

Service pathways in maternal and community health

Graduates enter professional roles across hospitals, community health, public service, research, and further clinical training.

4 graduate pathways

01

Industry Professional

02

Public Sector Specialist

03

Consultant

04

Research Associate

Where graduates serve

Graduates may serve in hospitals, health centres, community health programmes, NGOs, public health initiatives, and further professional study, depending on licensing, experience, and local health-sector requirements.

Student Questions

Frequently asked questions

Essential information for prospective midwifery students.

5 common questions

01 How long is the Midwifery programme?

The programme duration is shown in the official programme facts and confirmed by the Admissions Office for each intake.

02 Is practical training included?

Yes. The programme includes skills preparation, simulation, guided practice, and supervised exposure appropriate to student level.

03 What kind of student is this programme designed for?

It is designed for students interested in maternal health, newborn wellbeing, respectful care, communication, and community service.

04 Are fees shown on this page?

Fee values are only shown when officially published by the CMS administrator. Contact Admissions for current fee guidance.

05 How do I apply?

Use the online application portal and submit all required academic and identity documents before the intake deadline.

Applications now open

Join Midwifery at PUST

Submit your application online today. Our admissions team will help you prepare documents, meet entry requirements, and confirm enrollment for the next intake.