The ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery is a three-year, 360-credit qualification designed to prepare learners for professional success in healthcare. Recognised internationally, it provides a strong academic foundation, extensive clinical training, and hands-on skills needed for career advancement, further study, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Graduates are equipped to enter the workforce as competent healthcare practitioners or pursue higher-level qualifications in nursing, midwifery, or healthcare management.
Programme Structure
The diploma consists of 36 mandatory study units delivered over three years.
Year 1 – Foundation in Nursing & Midwifery
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Midwifery and Maternal Care
- Health, Safety, and Infection Control
- Pharmacology for Nurses and Midwives
- Communication Skills in Healthcare
- Psychology and Human Development
- Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Clinical Skills Laboratory Practice
- Professional Ethics and Healthcare Law
- Introduction to Research in Healthcare
- Community and Primary Healthcare
Year 2 – Intermediate Nursing & Midwifery
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing Practice
- Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
- Pathophysiology and Disease Management
- Midwifery Practice: Antenatal, Intrapartum, and Postnatal Care
- Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
- Nursing Informatics and Digital Health
- Clinical Placement I (Hospital/Community)
- Leadership and Teamwork in Healthcare
- Health Assessment and Diagnostics
Year 3 – Advanced Nursing & Midwifery
- Advanced Midwifery Practice
- Geriatric and Palliative Care Nursing
- Global Health and Contemporary Issues in Nursing
- Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Research Methods and Project Design
- Clinical Placement II (Specialised Practice)
- Public and Community Health Nursing
- Advanced Maternal and Neonatal Care
- Healthcare Policy and Systems Management
- Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
- Capstone Project in Nursing & Midwifery
- Professional Development and Leadership
Career Opportunities
In Nursing
- Registered Nurse (General Care) – Deliver safe and effective care in hospitals, clinics, and communities.
- Community Health Nurse – Support outreach programmes and disease prevention initiatives.
- Paediatric Nurse – Provide specialised care for children and adolescents.
- Mental Health Nurse – Care for individuals with psychiatric and psychological conditions.
- Critical Care Nurse – Deliver advanced patient care in ICUs and emergency departments.
- Geriatric Nurse – Manage elderly care and chronic diseases.
In Midwifery
- Practising Midwife – Support labour, delivery, and postnatal care.
- Community Midwife – Provide maternal care in local and rural settings.
- Neonatal Care Specialist – Care for preterm and critically ill newborns.
- Maternal Health Educator – Promote reproductive and family health.
- Global Midwifery Practitioner – Contribute to international maternal and child health initiatives.
Progression Pathways
- Higher Education:
- Level 7 Postgraduate Diplomas in Nursing, Midwifery, or Healthcare Management.
- Doctoral or Professional Practice Programmes for research and academic leadership.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
- Specialisation in emergency care, maternal & child health, or global health.
- Eligibility for advanced certifications and professional licences.
- Leadership skills for supervisory roles.
- International Opportunities:
- Work across global healthcare systems.
- Join NGOs, humanitarian missions, or global health agencies.
- Contribute to research, policy, and cross-border healthcare initiatives.
