Master of Science in Midwifery

Tuition fees are 15,112 USD per year.

Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University offers the Master of Science in Midwifery in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, with instruction delivered in English. Midwifery is a specialized field within health sciences concerned with the care of women through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postnatal period, as well as broader reproductive and sexual health. At the master's level, study typically deepens clinical knowledge in areas such as antenatal assessment, management of labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and family planning counseling, alongside research methods and evidence-based practice relevant to maternal health. Students examine how midwives support both routine births and cases that require closer monitoring or referral to specialist obstetric care, and they learn to communicate sensitively with women and families during a significant life event. The discipline also addresses public health dimensions of maternal and child health, including health education, community outreach, and policies that shape access to safe childbirth services. A master's program in this field is generally intended for those who already hold clinical experience or a related qualification and want to advance into leadership, education, or advanced clinical practice within midwifery. Graduates typically pursue careers as advanced practice midwives, maternal health educators, clinical supervisors, or researchers contributing to improvements in maternal and newborn health services. Based in Ras Al Khaimah, the program reflects the emirate's investment in health sciences education, giving students a route into a profession that remains in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community health settings in the United Arab Emirates and beyond.