The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Master of Science in

Obstetric and Midwifery Care (2020-22) 2-year Part-time Postgraduate Programme

Teaching Faculty Programme Director

Prof. Soo DOWNE Professor of Midwifery Studies, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Prof. Tak Yeung LEUNG Chairman and Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Prof. Leung is also the Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine of the same unit. His special interest is in prenatal screening, diagnosis and therapy of fetal abnormalities, twin pregnancy, preterm delivery, fetal growth restriction, and external cephalic version. He and his unit have successfully launched in Hong Kong the first trimester Down screening, maternal carrier screening for Fragile X disease, newborn expanded metabolic screening, array comparative genomic hybirdisation for prenatal diagnosis, fetoscopic laser therapy for twin-twin transfusion, and radiofrequency for fetal reduction. He also participated in the research and clinical application of maternal circulating cellfree fetal DNA for non-invasive prenatal diagnosis.

Prof. Fiona DYKES Professor of Maternal & Infant Health, Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit,School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Prof. Renee FLACKING Associate Professor Department of Sport and Medicine, School of Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Sweden

Prof. Cathy WARWICK Former Chief Executive, Royal College of Midwives, UK

Prof. Maureen COLLINS Clinical Governance Lead, One to One Midwives North West Limited, UK

Prof. Caroline HOMER MScMed(ClinEpi), PhD (UTS) President, Australian College of Midwives, Australia

First and currently the only postgraduate taught programme in Obstetrics and Midwifery in Hong Kong

OBMC5001 Maternal and Infant Nutrition is CERPs Approved Course and will continuously to be renewed. Students will be facilitated to sit for the IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) Examination

Pioneer in organizing hypnobirthing training course in Hong Kong

Overseas hospital visit for students to broaden their horizon in the field of reproductive medicine (optional course)

Dept of O&G was accredited as the PEM provider. After finishing the course, student will obtain over 350 PEM points (excluding the overseas hospital visit and clinical attachment)

Course Features

Programme Structure Program and Admission Details Application & Enquiry The Master of Science in Obstetric and

Midwifery Care is part time modular course comprising 5 terms totally in 2 years. Lectures, clinical attachments, group discussions, case studies and tutorials will be included. Required Courses (23 units):

Code Description Unit OBSC5001 Maternal and Infant

Nutrition 4

OBSC5002 Clinical Leadership in Midwifery

3

OBSC5003 Advanced Midwifery Practice

4

OBSC5004 Research Methodology 4

OBSC5005 Project and Dissertation 5

OBSC5008 Professional Midwifery Practice Series: (1) Promoting Normal Birth, (2) Maternal health and well-being in the perinatal period

3

Elective Courses (3 unit): Code Description Unit OBSC5006 Teaching and learning in

Midwifery Education 3

OBSC5009 Grief experience in pregnancy

3

Optional Course (1-3 unit): Code Description Unit OBSC5007 Reproductive medicine and

Assisted Reproductive Technology

3

CNGT5007 Genetic Counseling 1

Assessment Including individual or group assignment, dissertation, presentation, attendance, examination and clinical attachment.

Programme Structure Students are required to complete 26 credits in 2 years. Objectives By the end of the programme, students are able to 1. Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the

daily management of pregnant women; 2. Promote and provide evidence based care to

women and their families; 3. Critically evaluate and analyse the midwifery

practice in their working area. Organizers The programmes are jointly organized by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and The Nethersole School of Nursing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Admission Requirements In addition to the general requirements of the CUHK Graduate School, applicants should be Currently working professionals with both registered nurse and midwife qualifications. They also have to meet the minimum entry requirements of the Graduate School.

Application Procedures By online application, please visit the Graduate School website at http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/ Application Fee for admission: HK$300 Application Deadline 1st round: 31 Jan 2020 / Final round: 30 Apr 2020

Contact Us Miss Karen YU Tel: (852) 3505 1534 Fax: (852) 2636 0008 Email: kapoyu@cuhk.edu.hk Miss Clara Lau Tel: (852) 3505 1535 Fax: (852) 2636 0008 Email: clarayyl@cuhk.edu.hk Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology The Chinese University of Hong Kong 1/F, Block E, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin http://www.obg.cuhk.edu.hk

If you wish to receive a copy of the prospectus, please complete and return the reply slip below:

Request for Course Information

To : Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Email: kapoyu@cuhk.edu.hk / Fax : 2636 0008) Please send me details and application materials of Master of Science in Obstetric and Midwifery Care.

Name:

Tel:

E-mail:

Address: