The development of Master of Midwifery education is prioritized to address the shortage of Master of Midwifery (M.Keb) graduates in Indonesia. This program is expected to meet both the quantitative and qualitative needs for equitable and just maternal and child health services. The establishment of the Master of Midwifery Study Program is one of the efforts to prepare high-quality educators in order to improve Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
Graduate Profile
The graduates are expected to serve as Midwifery Researchers, Midwifery Knowledge Developers, and Midwifery Education Managers.
Project Strengths
The Master of Midwifery Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) Universitas Gadjah Mada, offers distinctive strengths by focusing on education, applied biomedical and social science research, and community engagement. To support its unique characteristics, the curriculum is reinforced with courses such as Molecular Biology, Reproductive Physiology, Embryology, Community Midwifery Care Management, Midwifery Professionalism, Reproductive Health Promotion, and Family Planning Service Management.
Admission to the Master of Midwifery program is open to graduates of both the Diploma IV (D4) and Bachelor of Midwifery (S1) programs.
Curriculum
The student learning load refers to the Regulation of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Permendikbud) No. 53 of 2023 on Quality Assurance in Higher Education. It is designed with a total of 54 credits (SKS), consisting of General Basic Courses (MKDU) and Core Professional Courses (MKDK), with a minimum study period of three semesters.
The Basic General Courses (MKDU) include the following courses:
The Basic Expertise Courses (MKDK) include the following courses:
Each elective course consists of 2 credits. Students can choose or take 2 elective courses (4 credits) from a total of 5 elective courses (10 credits).
Single Tuition Fee (UKT) IDR 15,000,000 /semester.
Graduate Career Prospects
The career prospects of Master of Midwifery graduates align with the program’s graduate profile, namely as Midwifery Researchers, Midwifery Knowledge Developers, and Midwifery Education Managers. Graduates may pursue careers in educational institutions as lecturers (both public and private), healthcare institutions (hospitals, primary health centers), or within health departments.
Name of Home-based Lecturer for the Master of Midwifery Study Program:
