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Introduction

The Diploma in Midwifery is an integral part of the Bangladesh Government's strategic direction to increase the midwifery workforce and decrease maternal and infant mortality. Following the MDGs, the initiative introduces professional Midwives into the healthcare delivery system to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by 2030.

This curriculum is informed by the International Confederation of Midwives' (ICM) Standards, preparing midwives to practice autonomously and meet the ICM competencies required to save lives and provide expert care to women and newborns.

Program Goal

The goal is to provide optimal learning opportunities to prepare midwives of the highest caliber who will function autonomously within the scope of Midwifery practice as defined by the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Curriculum Design

General & Foundation

General Courses
• Behavioral & Basic Science
• Communicative English & ICT
Foundation Courses
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Professional Framework
• Midwifery Pharmacology
• Research & Evidence-based Midwifery

Professional Courses

Midwifery Specialties
• Fundamentals of Midwifery
• Art and Science of Midwifery
• Women's Health & Newborn Complications
• Complicated Maternity Experience
• Registered Midwifery Practice
• Midwifery Practicum (I, II)

Curriculum Structure

Theory: 864h (24w) | Laboratory: 288h (8w) | Clinical: 384h (8w). Includes 2w term exams, review, prep leave, and 4w final exams/breaks.

Theory: 612h (17w) | Laboratory: 180h (5w) | Clinical: 864h (18w). Includes term exams, review, and 4w final exams/annual leave.

Theory: 468h (13w) | Laboratory: 144h (4w) | Clinical & Practicum: 1104h (23w). Finalizing professional competency before internship.

Grading Scale

Marks Obtained (%)	Grade	Grade Point
80% - 100%	A+	4.00
75% - 79%	A	3.75
70% - 74%	A-	3.50
65% - 69%	B+	3.25
60% - 64%	B	3.00
Less than 60%	F	0.00

Program Overview

Duration

3 Years Program

Internship

06 Months (Compulsory)

Maternal Health Goals

Target Maternal Mortality Ratio

Goal: Sustainable Dev. Goal 3

Contributing to the 2030 target of reducing maternal and newborn mortality in Bangladesh.

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Z.M Nursing College is established on-2020 approved by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Division and affiliated by Dhaka University.

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Location

Z.M Nursing College, Dilruba view,
Khan Bahadhur Ismail Road,
Charkomlapur , Faridpur
01339-467597 , 01712878350 ,
01886804566
zmnc.faridpur@gmail.com