Midwifery Department

The Department of Midwifery was established at Baghdad College of Medical Sciences in the academic year 2025–2026 in response to the urgent need to prepare scientifically and practically qualified midwives in midwifery and obstetrics, with the aim of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
The department is capable of providing comprehensive preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare to mothers, children, families, and the community. It also aims to improve the health status of women of reproductive age and beyond and to develop the healthcare services provided to women before marriage, during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as to newborns.
This is achieved through academic programs that align with the mission of Baghdad College of Medical Sciences to prepare qualified healthcare professionals capable of providing high-quality health services.

Type and system of study: Semester-based – Bologna – Morning program

Study Duration: 4 Years

Location: Baghdad – Bab Al-Muadham

Application Period: September – October

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

Language of Study: English

Minimum Admission Averages 2026 – 2027Department of MidwiferyAdmission for females only

Minimum average78%0.5 and above rounded up

Accepted streamScience – Biology
Midwifery Secondary

Study duration4years · morning

Minimum averages for special admission channels

Martyrs' families71%

Graduates of distinguished schools & Baghdad College73%

Per the Ministry of Higher Education admission guide 2026 – 2027Admission requirements & fees →

Strategic Plan for the Midwifery Department

Department Organizational Structure

Our Vision

To establish the Midwifery Department as a leading and distinguished program locally and regionally in preparing scientifically and practically competent midwives who possess high professional proficiency and are capable of providing comprehensive, evidence-based care for women, mothers, and newborns.

Our Objectives

In response to the urgent need to prepare scientifically and practically qualified midwives to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates, and to provide comprehensive healthcare—preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative—for mothers, children, and families, in alignment with the college’s mission to prepare highly competent healthcare professionals.

Academic Program & Course Description Coming soon

Curriculum

Exam Schedules

Weekly Schedules

Academic Calendar (Years Above the First) 2026–2027

First-Year Calendar 2026–2027

Practical Training Coming soon

E-Library

E-Lectures Coming soon

Medical Websites

Academic & Introductory Guide

Student Affairs Regulations

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Learning Outcomes

Providing safe care to pregnant women, women in labor, and postpartum women.
Monitoring pregnancy and identifying risk factors at an early stage.
Providing care during normal childbirth.
Providing health education to women and families.
Effective communication with women and the healthcare team.
Adhering to the ethical standards of the midwifery profession.

Career Paths

Licensed midwife in public and private hospitals.
Working in delivery rooms and obstetrics and gynecology departments.
Working in Primary Health Care Centers
Working within Emergency and Health Care Teams
Working in Health Education and Training after Fulfilling the Requirements
Working in Family Planning and Reproductive Health Centers
Providing Newborn Care and Follow-up
Pursuing Postgraduate Studies and Specialization in Midwifery and Reproductive Health

Midwifery Department