Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)

Level
Undergraduate
Faculties
PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences

Entry Requirements

General Requirement

  • Grade C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination ; or
  • Grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) ; or
  • IELTS overall score 6.0 or better ; or
  • a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 (paper-based)

‘A’ Level Qualification or equivalent

A minimum of 220 points for three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects INCLUDING Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

(Any other subject combination may be considered on case by case basis)


Higher National Diploma Qualification

  • A Higher National Diploma or National Diploma in Sciences or its equivalent with a minimum of 5 merits in related subject.
    (Accepted subjects will be assessed on a case-by-case basis)
    OR
  • A Diploma in Health Sciences (Midwifery, Nursing or Paramedic) from a recognised higher education institution without work experience, with a qualification equivalent to UBD degree classification of lower second-class honours (2.2) or a Politeknik Brunei classification CGPA of minimum of 2.0 with no repeat modules.

For BHSc (Hons) in Midwifery (Specialisation) (Articulated Programme)

Higher National Diploma Qualitification

  • A Diploma in Health Sciences (Midwifery) from a recognised higher education institution without work experience with a qualification equivalent to UBD degree classification of upper second-class honours (2.1) and above or Politeknik Brunei classification CGPA of 2.4, (equivalent to UBD cGPA 3.95) with no repeat modules.
    OR
  • A Diploma in Health Sciences (Midwifery) from a recognised higher education institution with work experience of at least 18 months.
    OR
  • A Diploma in Midwifery with or without Post Basic or Advanced Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or similar qualification with at least two (2) years work experience in their respective field.

Bachelor Degree with Honours

An internationally recognised degree of second-class honours in a relevant discipline from UBD or any other Universiti recognised by the Universiti Senate


International Baccalaureate

At least 26 points including a minimum of 5, 5, 4 in relevant subjects at the Higher Level. Two of these subjects must be taken at Higher Level and one at Standard Level.

(Accepted subjects will be assessed on a case-by-case basis)


Interview

Candidates fulfilling the entry requirements must pass the multiple mini- interview (MMI) covering the pre-requisite health care knowledge, attitudes, ethics and critical skills needed to join this programme.


Medical Fitness

Required to go through prescribed medical fitness examination and must be certified as fit to join the programme.