Providing continuous, hands-on care and support to patients and families.
Overview
Nursing focuses on general patient care; midwifery focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. In many programs, they are studied together or as related tracks.
Core subjects
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
Fundamentals of Nursing Care
Pharmacology for Nursing
Adult, Pediatric, and Geriatric Nursing
Maternal and Newborn Health (Midwifery content)
Community and Public Health Nursing
Nursing Ethics and Professionalism
Communication and Therapeutic Relationships
Specializations
General Nursing
Midwifery
Critical Care, Emergency, Oncology, etc. (postgraduate specializations)
Career paths
Registered Nurse (hospital or clinic)
Midwife (hospital, clinic, or community)
Community Health Nurse
School or Occupational Health Nurse
Nursing Educator (with further study)
Nurse Manager / Head Nurse (with experience)
Study snapshot
Duration
Typically 3–4 years (bachelor) + optional specialization
Workload
High – coursework plus long clinical shifts
Difficulty
★★★★☆ — emotionally and physically demanding
Practical components
Hospital rotations, community placements, maternity wards