Bachelor of Midwifery Science (1BMW1)

The Bachelor of Midwifery Science course is a four-year degree programme provided in partnership with the Health Service Executive (HSE) West. The programme consists of theoretical and clinical modules. The theoretical content aims to provide students with the knowledge necessary to underpin their professional practice. It comprises lectures, seminars, workshops, experiential learning, skills training and reading time. Clinical modules are undertaken in the practice setting. Following completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply to register as a midwife with An Bord Altranais, the regulatory body.

Subjects in this course are:-

Year 1 (60 Credits)

• Required NU1101: Midwifery Anatomy and Physiology and Applied Midwifery Skills - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required NU186: Principles & Practices of Midwifery - 10 Credits - Semester 1
• Required NU115: Biological Sciences I - 10 Credits - Semester 1
• Required NU172: The Nature of Midwifery - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required NU1102: Midwifery Anatomy and Physiology and General Clinical Skills - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required NU176: Clinical Practice I & II - 15 Credits - Semester 2
• Required NU114: Practice Assessment - 0 Credits - Semester 2
• Required NU116: Social Sciences 1 - 10 Credits - Semester 2
• Required NU104: Placement Hours - 0 Credits - Semester 2
• Year 2 (60 Credits)
• Optional NU237: The Management of Specialist Client Groups - 15 Credits - Semester 3
• Required NU249: Biological Sciences II - 5 Credits - Semester 3
• Required NU243: Practice Assessment - 0 Credits - Semester 4
• Required NU244: Clinical Practice III & IV - 20 Credits - Semester 4
• Required NU246: Midwifery Studies I - 10 Credits - Semester 4
• Required NU247: Research Methods I - 5 Credits - Semester 4
• Required NU248: Social Sciences II - 5 Credits - Semester 4
• Required NU208: Specialist Placement Hours Module - 0 Credits - Semester 4

Year 3 (60 Credits)

• Required NU308: Midwifery Studies II - 5 Credits - Semester 5
• Required NU333: Research Methods II - 5 Credits - Semester 5
• Required NU306: Biological Sciences III - 10 Credits - Semester 5
• Required NU314: Elective - 5 Credits - Semester 6
• Required NU309: Midwifery Studies III - 5 Credits - Semester 6
• Required NU334: Social Sciences III - 10 Credits - Semester 6
• Required NU207: The Neonate Requiring Special Care - 5 Credits - Semester 6
• Required NU193: Practice Assessment - 0 Credits - Semester 6
• Required NU399: Clinical Hours - 0 Credits - Semester 6
• Required NU350: Clinical Practice V & VI - 15 Credits - Semester 6

Year 4 (60 Credits)

• Required NU470: Practice Assessment - 0 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU469: Internship Clinical Practice - 20 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU474: Clinical Practice VII - 10 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU499: Clinical Hours - 0 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU405: Leading & Developing Practice - 10 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU488: Internship Assessment 3 - 0 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU489: Internship Assessment 4 - 0 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU475: Research Project - 20 Credits - Semester 8
• Required NU486: Internship Assessment 1 - 0 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU487: Internship Assessment 2 - 0 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU490: Internship Assessment 5 - 0 Credits - Semester 7
• Required NU491: Internship Assessment 6 - 0 Credits - Semester 7