BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Applied)

High School Certificate, IELTS 6 score, 550/213 TOEFL Score
(only for programmes taught in English)

Aegean College offers, exclusively in Greece, a 4-year advanced academic programme which leads to a BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Applied) degree. This academic programme, operating under the supervision of the Midwives Association of Athens (SEMMA), is designed to cover both the scientific and applied knowledge and skills required by the Midwifery profession and provides students with all required knowledge at a theoretical and practical level while supporting their academic and professional careers, and their evolution in the profession of midwife. Students on this programme will be required to complete 2,800 hours of theory-based modules and 2,000 hours of practice with laboratories and within clinical practice settings.

Students have clinical training throughout their studies in order to complete the necessary number of deliveries and other obstetric operations which are necessary to obtain a degree, under legislation. The clinical practice is guided and evaluated by colleague-members of SEMMA and takes place in obstetrics, gynecology and neonatologists classes in public and private hospitals, such as: IASO, ALEXANDRA, EFTOKIA, MATERNITY GAIA SOCIAL OBSTETRICS-GYNECOLOGY CLINIC OF GREEK UNION IERAPOSTOLIKIS etc. Graduates acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work as professionals in Midwifery Science. They offer services in various workplaces in the private and public sector in Maternity Clinics, Hospitals, Clinics etc., as well as freelance professionals with recognized professional rights.

1st Year Modules

• Biological Sciences for Midwifery- Human Embryology
• Foundations for Clinical Practice
• Introductory Anatomy and Physiology for Midwifery
• Introduction to Research for Midwifery
• Clinical Practice in Midwifery Care -Basics- I
• Ethics, History and Legislation of Midwifery
• Microbiology-Infection control

2nd Year Modules

• Post Birth Care
• Neonatal Care
• Nutrition and Women’s Health
• Clinical Practice in Midwifery Care ΙΙ
• Midwifery Care for Birth
• Reproduction and Sexual Health
• Pharmacology for Midwives-Applied to Practice

3rd Year Modules

• Developing Skills in Antenatal Care
• Technology in Midwifery practice
• Clinical Practice in Midwifery Care ΙΙΙ
• Perinatal Mental Health
• High Risk and Emergencies in Obstetrics
• Surgical Care
• Gynecological Care

4th Year Modules

• Health Management-Integrating Midwifery Practice
• Biostatistics-Epidemiology
• Research Appreciation
• Supporting Transition to Parenthood
• Clinical Practice in Midwifery Care ΙV
• Dissertation
• Clinical Practice in Midwifery Care V

 * AEGEAN COLLEGE offers English language tuition and PC modules free of charge for students requiring them.

Facilities
The Aegean College facilities ensure normal and smooth operation of the educational process. The library, laboratories and classrooms meet the needs of students and faculty and provide unique conditions for the teaching and learning experience. The Aegean College computer labs provide wireless free connection to students, academic staff and visitors. Once enrolled, students receive access to detailed information related to their programme of study, through the college’s password protected intranet gateway (e-college). The system allows students to retrieve class presentations and notes, access set assessments, view academic calendar pertinent to their area of study, retrieve important bulletins posted by both academic and administrative staff at the college, ascertain valuable manuals supportive to their academic efforts as well as allow them to take part in academic fora. The E-College gateway facilitates both on-site and remote access in order to maximise academic benefits received.