Bachelor in Midwifery Sciences (BMS)

Bachelor in Midwifery Sciences (BMS) at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences is a 3-year undergraduate program designed to develop skilled midwives capable of providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive maternal, neonatal, and child health care.

Description:
The program follows international midwifery standards (ICM) and Nepal Nursing Council requirements. It equips graduates with competencies in clinical midwifery, health promotion, leadership, and collaboration with other health professionals. Students learn to provide respectful, flexible care, advocate for non-intervention in normal childbirth, and empower women and families in health decision-making. The curriculum integrates community health, maternal-child care, nursing fundamentals, and leadership.

Fee:

• Full Tuition Fee: 40% of seats
• Full Scholarship: 20% of seats
• Partial Scholarship: 20% of seats
• Collaborative Scholarship: 20% of seats

Features:

• 3-year undergraduate program
• Curriculum aligned with ICM global standards and Nepal Nursing Council
• Evidence-based midwifery education
• Limited seats (10) with full, partial, and collaborative scholarships
• Focus on cultural sensitivity and women’s empowerment
• Integrated clinical and community training

Admission Process:

• Eligibility: PCL/Diploma in Nursing with ≥50% aggregate, registered with Nepal Nursing Council
• Entrance Exam: MECEE-BL, 200 MCQs, 3-hour duration, subjects include midwifery, nursing, health sciences, and mental agility
• Scoring: 1 mark per correct answer, -0.25 per wrong answer, minimum 50% to pass
• Required Documents: Academic certificates, citizenship/passport, admit card, reservation documents, equivalence certificate for foreign students
• Scholarship distribution: Based on open competition, gender, caste, and other quotas

Job Prospects:

• Clinical midwife in hospitals, maternity centers, and community health settings
• Maternal and child health educator
• Public health program officer or consultant
• Nurse leader in healthcare institutions
• Research and policy roles in reproductive, maternal, and child health

Curricular Structure: