SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES TO POST-GRADUATE

MASTER OF MIDWIFERY (MSc) DEGREE PROGRAMME, 2022

 The Garden City University College (GCUC), Kenyase, Kumasi, in collaboration with the University of Calabar, Nigeria, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission to its 2-year Master’s (MSc) Degree programme in Midwifery, accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), beginning in May, 2022.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

• Possess a minimum of 2^ndClass 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 Practicefrom the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other country
• Have at least two (2) years teaching/clinical experienceafter National Service
• Present aLetter of Intent/Purpose
• Submit two Reference Letters: one Academic from the applicant’s Training Institution, and one Clinicalfrom his/her Head of Department
• Pass a Selection Interview

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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, for Ghanaian applicants) and $70.00 (Seventy US Dollars, for Foreign applicants.   Click to download application https://sgsr.gcuc.edu.gh/

 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS 

Completed Application Forms should reach the Secretariat, School of Graduate Studies and Research, GCUC, Kenyase, by 30^th April, 2022

 

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

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

1. Critically evaluate, develop and oversee maternity services and Healthcare in their communities by ensuring humanizing and safe experience for mothers and their families
2. 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

1. Provide national and international midwifery care to promote women’s health and contribute to reduction in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity
2. Work collaboratively with professionals from a variety of disciplines to promote midwifery practice/maternal and child health
3. Identify and implement changes in complex health care delivery systems that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of clients’ care.

 

PROGRAMME DURATION AND STRUCTURE

DURATION:

The Programme is of 24 months’ (2 years’) duration for Full-Time students, and 48 months’ (4 years’) duration for Part-Time students.

 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).

•  MODE OF DELIVERY:

Courses will be delivered in modules in a blend of Face-to-face and Virtual mode.