Colleges and Universities Offering Advanced Diploma in Midwifery in South Africa

  • Course Name: Advanced Diploma in Midwifery(Nursing and Midwifery)
  • Major Subject: Nursing and Midwifery
  • Course Category: Advanced Diploma Courses

Advanced Diploma in Midwifery equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills required to provide expert care to pregnant women, mothers and newborns. This program builds upon the foundational principles of midwifery, focusing on advanced clinical practice, critical thinking and evidence-based care. Students will develop expertise in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, as well as the management of complications and emergencies.

Career opportunities for Advanced Diploma in Midwifery graduates include:
1. Registered Midwife in hospitals, clinics and birthing centers.
2. Midwifery educator or lecturer.
3. Midwifery consultant.
4. Researcher in the field of midwifery and women's health.
5. Specialist midwife in high-risk obstetrics or neonatal care.
6. Manager or coordinator of midwifery services.
7. Policy advocate for women's health.
8. Private practice as an independent midwife.
9. International midwifery opportunities.
10. Pursuing further studies or specialization in midwifery.

Institutions Offering Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

  • Lilitha College of Nursing Lilitha College of Nursing, East London  
    Course name: Post Basic Diploma In Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science


    Course content:

    (i) Nursing Dynamics

    (ii) Research

    (iii) Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology

    (iv) Midwifery and Neonatal: Capita Selecta

    (v) Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science 1:
    Principles and Practice of Midwifery and
    Neonatal Nursing

    (vi) Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science 2:
    Management of problems of the mother and
    neonate and practical

    Program duration: One year


    Mode of study: Full time
  • Mpilo Royal College of Health Education Mpilo Royal College of Health Education, Johannesburg  
    Minimum entry requirement:
    1. Appropriate diploma or equivalent qualification in nursing/ Staff nurse and/or Professional nurse (General)
    2. National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification at exit level 3 and 4
    3. Required subjects:
    -Communication Skills at NQF Level 4
    -Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
    -Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3
    -Life Science at NQF level 4
  • St Mary’s  Nursing College St Mary’s Nursing College, KwaZulu Natal  




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