Bachelor of Midwifery Science
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements
Students must meet the entry requirements stipulated by An Bord Altranais, including medical clearance (students must be deemed fit through a medical screening) and ensure that they have signed the self-declaration form for Garda vetting.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 420*∞ (∞not all on these points were offered places)
A Level Grades (2011): AAB (A-Level) & b (AS)
Average intake: 20
Course overview
The Bachelor of Midwifery Science degree is a four-year degree programme and is provided in partnership with the Health Service Executive West. Following successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply to register as a midwife with An Bord Altranais. The programme consists of both theoretical and clinical modules. Theoretical content provides students with the knowledge to underpin their professional practice, and involves lectures, seminars, workshops, experiential learning, skills training and reading time. Clinical modules involve the practice setting.
Clinical placement is an integral part of the programme and includes a 36 week internship clinical placement in year 4 -- in University Hospital, Galway, Mayo General Hospital Castlebar or Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. While on their placements, students are supervised by a midwife. The clinical placement serves to consolidate the completed theoretical learning and support the achievement of clinical competence. During this period of internship, the student will be an employee of the Health Service Executive West and will receive a salary.
Course outline
Year 1 - 3
- Clinical and Theory Instructions
- Theory
- Biological Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Midwifery Skills
- Midwifery Studies
- Health Promotion
- Research
Year 4
- Clinical and Theory Instruction
- Theory
- Research
- Leadership in Midwifery Practice
- Transition to Professional Practice
- 36 week Internship Clinical Practice
Further education
Students can pursue further study at postgraduate level within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Find out more
The School of Nursing and Midwifery
T 353 (0)91 493 432
F 353 (0)91 494 537
E nursing.midwifery@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/nursingmidwifery
CAO code
GY517
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,552
- Tuition: €5,328
- Student contribution: €2,000
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
Current Students
Emma Doyle
BSc (Midwifery)
"... Being a third year student, studying Midwifery in NUI Galway, is challenging but definitely rewarding. I really like our new modern Nursing and Midwifery building; it's such a lovely environment and really conducive to learning. The clinical skills labs are really cool and so well equipped. They give a realistic insight into what it's like working in a hospital environment. I enjoy the fact that class sizes are small so you really get to know other students and the lecturers. The lecturers are so enthusiastic about their topics that it makes learning enjoyable and a lot easier! The support and teaching in the clinical setting given by experienced clinical staff is also great and sometimes you are learning things without even realising it..."
