Midwifery science

 The study of midwifery science consists of a practical and a university-level study component, which is reflected in an alternation between practical and theoretical phases.

The study program comprises theoretical study units; practical placements at the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg (UKGM) Giessen campus, with freelance midwives, in midwife-led outpatient facilities, and in other institutions suitable for the outpatient practical training of midwives; the bachelor's thesis with colloquium; and the state examination. During the practical component of the program, students are enabled through practical placements to relate, connect, and deepen the competencies acquired in the theoretical and practical courses.

For the dual Bachelor's degree program in Midwifery Science, a preliminary internship of a total of 200 hours is strongly recommended.

The following is a list of courses. The numbers indicate for each semester how many hours per week or how many credit points are allocated to the respective subject.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

The Bachelor's degree program in Midwifery Science is aimed at individuals who aspire to practice as midwives. The program focuses on providing a solid professional and scientific foundation in the field of midwifery science.

The midwifery science program trains students for employment or self-employment. Potential areas of work for graduates are primarily in inpatient clinical settings and/or as freelancers in the outpatient sector. They can work in family counseling centers or in research.

degree

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Standard period of study

7 semesters

Accreditation

ASIIN Düsseldorf

Study options

Dual full-time study

Main language of instruction

German

Study location

Giessen

Cost

Semester fee

Notice

The study program is a cooperation between the Department Health of the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen , the Department of Medicine of the Justus Liebig University Giessen and the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH (UKGM) / Giessen site.

Admission mode

Admission to the course of study is subject to a separate selection process.

Requirements

Admission to the dual Bachelor's degree program requires:

1. a university entrance qualification according to § 10 para. 1 no. 1a of the Midwifery Act (HebG) in its currently valid version, following at least 12 years of schooling, or a qualification according to § 10 para. 1 no. 1b of the Midwifery Act (HebG) in its currently valid version.

2. the conclusion of a contract for academic midwifery training with the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH (UKGM) as the responsible practical training institution according to § 1 of the cooperation agreement for the implementation of a jointly funded dual Bachelor's degree program in Midwifery Science between the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen and the Justus Liebig University Giessen. Prior to concluding the contract, the applicant must provide the responsible practical training institution with a current medical certificate confirming their fitness to practice midwifery. Furthermore, prior to the conclusion of the contract, an extended certificate of good conduct must be provided to prove that the applicant has not engaged in any conduct that would render them unworthy or unreliable to complete the midwifery studies.

3. For foreign applicants, sufficient German language skills are required, demonstrated, for example, by successfully completing the "German Language Examination for University Admission (DSH-2)," or the "Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF, with a minimum score of 4x4 points)," or the "Central Advanced Level Examination (ZOP)" of the Goethe-Institut, or other proof that is at least equivalent to the above (in accordance with the currently valid resolutions of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs).

Start of studies

Winter semester

Application

Further information about the application