Advance Diploma in Midwifery

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Midwifery is a one-year programme offered by the Royal College of Medicine Perak under Universiti Kuala Lumpur. It is designed for registered female nurses with a Diploma in Nursing, a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC), and a minimum of two years of clinical experience. The course is open to both Malaysian and international candidates; however, international students are not allowed to practise midwifery in Malaysia upon completion. The programme is HRD Corp registered and costs RM20,000. It includes both theoretical learning and clinical practicum to ensure comprehensive midwifery training.

The curriculum is structured into multiple modules, covering basic medical sciences, antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, high-risk obstetrics, obstetric emergencies, ethics, epidemiology, and research methodology. The programme includes two long semesters and one short semester, with theory, clinical placement, and research. Students will engage in intensive clinical practicum and complete MPU subjects in Semester 3. The aim is to develop competent midwives equipped with advanced knowledge and clinical skills to provide holistic maternal and infant care.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1:
Exhibit knowledge and competency of midwifery practice at mastery level and innovative.
PEO 2:
Demonstrate effective leadership, teamwork, and communication skills to support their roles in midwifery practice.
PEO 3:
Solve midwifery nursing issues by committing towards lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
PEO 4:
Exhibit professionalism with ethical practice when carrying out professional and social responsibilities.
PEO 5:
Demonstrate capability of embarking on technopreneurial activities in midwifery practice.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1: Knowledge and understanding
Function effectively in applying midwifery knowledge in maternal and child health setting.
PLO 2: Cognitive skills
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in midwifery practice.
PLO 3: Practical skills
Demonstrate midwifery skills in caring for mother and baby efficiently.
PLO 4: Interpersonal skills
Function effectively in a team and demonstrate understanding of the societal as well as advocate responsibility for maternal and child health care.
PLO 5: Communication skills
Apply communication skills in provision of nursing care to mother and baby.
PLO 6: Digital skills
Integrate digital application to support lifelong learning in midwifery practice.
PLO 7: Numeracy skills
Demonstrate skills in interpreting numerical and graphical/visual data to support lifelong learning in midwifery practice.
PLO 8: Leadership, autonomy and responsibility
Demonstrate managerial and leadership skills in midwifery nursing.
PLO 9: Personal and entrepreneurial skills
Demonstrate personal and entrepreneurship skills for career development.
PLO 10: Ethics and professionalism
Demonstrate commitment to professional ethics and professionalism in midwifery practice.

Programme Structure

Semester 1 (Short Semester)

Anatomy & Physiology Applied To Obstetrics
Pharmacology In Midwifery
Antenatal And Intrapartum Care
Postnatal Care
Care Of The Neonate And Infant
Clinical Practicum 1

Semester 2

Ethics And Professional Issues In Midwifery
High Risk Obstetrics Care
Obstetrics Emergencies
Primary Healthcare And Epidemiology
Research Methodology And Biostatistics
Clinical Practicum 2

Semester 3

Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban
Interpersonal Skills
Kursus Integriti Dan Anti Rasuah 1
Co-Curriculum
Introduction To Entrepreneurship

Career Information

Staff Midwife
Health Educator/Counsellor/Advisor
Ward Manager
Clinical Instructor
Entrepreneur
Researcher
Self-employed and independent midwife
Specialist roles in parenting education

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Students:

Pass Matriculation/ Pre-University/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Chemistry
OR
Recognised Diploma in minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field
OR
Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field
AND
Obtained MUET Band 3 OR IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL (550)

International Students:

A-level programme or equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Chemistry
AND
*Minimum English language requirements are IELTS 5.0/CEFR B1 or equivalent TOEFL PBT (410-413) or TOEFL IBT (34) or CAE (160) (Cambridge English: Advance) /CEFR B2 or CPE (180) (Cambridge English: Proficiency) / CEFR C1 or PTE (Pearson Test of English) (36) or MUET (Malaysian University English Test) (band 3)

Tuition Fee

Malaysian Students:
RM 10,000.00 (Per Semester)
RM 80,000.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

International Students:
RM 19,700.00 (Per Semester)
RM 157,600.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only

** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students)

*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%.
SST implementation.

**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

Demonstrate an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.

Be able to use a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.

Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and will be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.