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The Bachelor Degree in Midwifery provides classroom education and clinical experience to meet the core competencies for midwifery practice published by the Canadian Midwifery Regulators Council and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Midwifery: Bachelor Degree (UBCV)

University of British Columbia

UBCO

UBC-O

UBC Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan (Kelowna)

University of British Columbia Okanagan

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1. BIOL 155 (Human Biology: Physiology and Introductory Anatomy) or equivalent (six credits)
    - Note: This course must have been completed within 5 years of entrance into Year 1 of the program. 

2. UBCV WRDS 150 (Writing and Research in the Disciplines) or equivalent (three credits)

3. If you have completed less than 24 post-secondary credits, all of the following will be required:
    - High school graduation or equivalent
    - Principles of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12 or equivalent
    - Chemistry 11 or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Supplemental Application

2. Interview (top 40 candidates will be selected for an interview, 5 candidates will be waitlisted in case an applicant drops out/cannot complete the interview process)

3. Meet the minimum immunization requirements (students will receive documentation outlining these requirements on admission to the Midwifery Program)



Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. If you have at least 24 transferrable post-secondary credits, you will be evaluated on your post-secondary academic performance. If you have less than 24 transferrable post-secondary credits, you will be evaluated based on both high school and post-secondary academic performance.

2. Use BC Transfer Guide to check course transferability. 

3. Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the program (including the educational background of students accepted into the program)

4. Students interested in the Bachelor of Midwifery program must complete two applications:
    - Online application for admission to UBCV (deadline: December 1)
    - Online supplemental application to the Midwifery program (deadline: January 15)

5. Admission to the four-year Bachelor of Midwifery will be offered to those students who not only demonstrate academic potential but also demonstrate the qualities, commitment, and motivation to practice as a midwife. Candidates may be invited for an interview at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

6. The Midwifery Program reserves seats for qualifying Indigenous students each year. Students may self-identify as Indigenous on their university application or through the Midwifery Supplemental Application. 

7. Midwifery Program is currently restricted to Canadian applicants, with preference given to BC residents.

Admission Advice

For September intakes, 

The deadline of UBCV online application for admission is December.
The deadline of Midwifery online supplemental application is January.

Verify with the institution for specific dates.


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Midwifery: Bachelor Degree (UBCV)

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