Programme
In terms of ECTS for students, the teaching is equally divided between theory and clinical education.
30 ECTS credits are dedicated to the mobility semester. The acquisition of skills takes place through a combination of theoretical and practical modules, as well as through the application of skills during clinical education (placements).
The first year will focus on learning fundamental sciences, with the aim of introducing students to the culture and professional conduct of a midwife.
To better support students in their learning, the progression of studies will begin with foundational subjects focusing on physiology, then move towards pathology, and finally culminate in a holistic view of the midwifery profession.
Research in midwifery sciences is an integral part of the programme, taught from the first year. This module covers various fields and issues across disciplines, including the practice of the midwifery profession, education, evolution in society, where midwives play an increasingly important role, as well as health system organisation and healthcare services.
Academic contents
Course offer for Bachelor Sciences Maïeutiques – Sage-femme, Semestre 1 (2025-2026 Winter)
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- Course title: Les sciences de la vie
- Number of ECTS: 4
- Course code: BSM-1
- Module(s): Sciences Maïeutiques Fondamentales
- Language: FR, DE, EN
- Mandatory: Yes
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Acquérir les bases scientifiques essentielles à la poursuite d’études en sciences maïeutiques, tout en facilitant la transition entre les connaissances acquises au lycée et les exigences de l’enseignement universitaire en première année.
Favoriser une transition harmonieuse entre les savoirs acquis au lycée et les exigences des études universitaires en sciences maïeutiques. -
Description
Génétiques1 (4TU)- Séance 1 (2TU) : Bases moléculaires et cellulaires de la génétique
- ADN : structure, propriétés, gène et expression
- Chromosomes, caryotype humain
- Division cellulaire : mitose et méiose
- Détermination sexuelle : rôle des chromosomes sexuels, gène SRY
- Séance 2 (2TU) : Principes de la génétique classique
- Lois de Mendel et application aux maladies humaines
- Modes de transmission : autosomique dominante, récessive, liée à l’X
- Hérédité multifactorielle et allèles multiples
- Groupes sanguins : systèmes ABO et Rh
- Introduction aux arbres généalogiques
- Les quatre principales familles de petites molécules organiques présentes dans les cellules :
- Les sucres
- Les acides gras
- Les acides aminés
- Les nucléotides
- Les macromolécules
- Structure et fonction des protéines :
- Les polypeptides
- Repliement des protéines
- Les quatre niveaux de structure des protéines
- La fonction des protéines (enzymes, protéines structurales, protéines membranaires)
- Introduction générale aux concepts fondamentaux, avant de se concentrer sur des aspects spécifiques particulièrement pertinents pour la pratique des sages-femmes.
- Structure et fonction de certaines protéines sélectionnées, telles que l’hémoglobine et les anticorps
- Rôledes enzymes et importance des cofacteurs
- Métabolismeet voies métaboliques
- Insuline et diabète
- Hormones stéroïdiennes, hormones thyroïdiennes, hCG, prolactine
- L’homéostasie
- La respiration
- La physiologie cardiaque et vasculaire
- La physiologie rénale
- La régulation de la pression artérielle
- La digestion
- Le contrôle de la motricité
- Le réticulum endoplasmique et les ribosomes
- L’appareil de Golgi
- Les lysosomes
- L’endocytose/ L’exocytose
- Les mitochondries
- Reflecting learning experiences so far
- Celebrating first successes
- Critically assessing sources of knowledge
- Support offers provided by Uni Lux in case of crises, adjustment needs
- Hémoglobine adulte et fœtale
- Métabolisme du fer et de l’hème
- Ictère néonatal
- Antigènes des groupes sanguins
- IgA dans le lait maternel
- Tests de dépistage néonatal : phénylcétonurie, galactosémie
- Vitamines, avec un focus particulier sur le folate
- Catabolisme et anabolisme
- Principales voies métaboliques : glycolyse, cycle de l’acide citrique, fermentation lactique, production d’ATP, dégradation des lipides, formation des corps cétoniques
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- Course title: Les sciences fondamentales médicales
- Number of ECTS: 4
- Course code: BSM-2
- Module(s): Sciences Maïeutiques Fondamentales
- Language: FR, DE, EN
- Mandatory: Yes
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- Course title: Les soins fondamentaux et principes d'hygiène et d'asepsie
- Number of ECTS: 2
- Course code: BSM-12
- Module(s): Sciences Maïeutiques Fondamentales
- Language: FR
- Mandatory: Yes
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- Course title: La surveillance du travail et accouchement eutocique
- Number of ECTS: 5
- Course code: BSM-9
- Module(s): Soins pendant le Travail et l’Accouchement
- Language: FR
- Mandatory: Yes
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- Course title: L'anesthésie-réanimation obstétricales et les interventions non-médicamenteuses
- Number of ECTS: 3
- Course code: BSM-10
- Module(s): Soins pendant le Travail et l’Accouchement
- Language: FR
- Mandatory: Yes
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- Course title: L'adaptation extra utérine de l'enfant et la prise en charge du nouveau-né eutocique à la naissance
- Number of ECTS: 5
- Course code: BSM-11
- Module(s): Soins pendant le Travail et l’Accouchement
- Language: FR
- Mandatory: Yes
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- Course title: Enseignement Clinique
- Number of ECTS: 4
- Course code: BSM-13
- Module(s): Enseignement Clinique
- Language: FR
- Mandatory: Yes
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