BSc Midwifery

University of Cape Coast · College of Health and Allied Sciences

Degree Health & Medical Sciences Highly competitive

Will you get in?

Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

The BSc Midwifery at the University of Cape Coast is a degree programme in the College of Health and Allied Sciences. It is designed for students from a General Science background who want to become professional midwives. Entry is highly competitive, reflecting the demand for skilled maternal health workers in Ghana.

What a midwifery programme covers

Programmes of this kind typically combine clinical training with strong theoretical foundations. You will study topics such as anatomy, physiology, obstetrics, reproductive health, neonatal care and community health. The course also builds practical skills in antenatal and postnatal care, as well as the communication and empathy needed to support mothers and families during pregnancy and childbirth.

How competitive is entry?

Places on this programme are highly competitive. The University of Cape Coast admits students from the General Science track, so your WASSCE results in science subjects will be a key factor. You should aim for strong grades to stand out among the many qualified applicants. Similar midwifery programmes at other major public universities in Ghana are also highly competitive.

Career paths after graduation

Midwifery graduates are in high demand across Ghana. You can work in hospitals, clinics, and community health centres, providing antenatal care, delivering babies, and offering postnatal support. Some graduates specialise in areas like maternal health education, while others move into policy or research. With experience, you could take on leadership roles in health administration.

Entry requirements

SHS backgrounds accepted

  • General Science

Aggregate needed

University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.

BSc Midwifery at other institutions

The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.

Where graduates work

  • Midwife
  • Nurse-midwife
  • Maternal health educator
  • Community health officer
  • Obstetric nurse
  • Health administrator

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