Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Midwifery Science in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
26,500
(c. USD30,781.61)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Midwifery Science is a four-year undergraduate program where students master both the theoretical and practical aspects of midwifery.
This degree is offered in collaboration with the Health Service Executive (HSE) West. The curriculum blends academic study with hands-on clinical training. Classroom instruction equips students with essential professional knowledge through lectures, seminars, workshops, practical exercises, skill development sessions, and independent study. Clinical training occurs across four hospitals within the Saolta University Health Care Group: University Hospital Galway, Mayo University Hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital, and Sligo University Hospital, providing diverse practical experience.
During clinical rotations, students receive guidance from qualified midwife preceptors specifically trained to mentor them. The final year includes combined clinical/theory instruction in the first semester, followed by a 36-week clinical internship from January through September.
Career Prospects
Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects in Ireland and internationally, with opportunities available in both hospital and community healthcare settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 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
Health requirements: Nursing and midwifery are demanding professions, both physically and emotionally. This requires good mental and physical health and the ability to achieve the required competencies of a nurse/midwife. Students will be required to complete a Medical Assessment Self Declaration Form and undergo a medical assessment/screening and a vaccination programme, etc. as determined by an EB/healthcare agency. Students must satisfactorily complete these or other health requirements to commence/continue with the programme.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
26,500