General Information
The BSc Midwifery is a full-time four year degree
programme offered by the Department of Nursing and
Midwifery, University of Limerick in partnership with the
Health Service ExecutiveWest (Limerick, Clare and Tipperary
North). Clinical Placements will take place in the MidWest
and the South East Regions.On successful completion of the
programme students will be able to present for registration
with An Bord Altranais and practise as a Registered Midwife
(R.M.).The Department of Nursing and Midwifery has
received approval from An Bord Altranais for the programme.
This knowledge will be acquired through the study of
midwifery, biological sciences, social sciences and related
disciplines.The philosophy of midwifery education is based on
a wellness model of women centered holistic care.The
programme aims to prepare a component caring research
minded analytical and reflective midwife practioner who
applies a systematic evidenced based approach to responding
creatively and sensitively to the needs of pregnant women
and their families. Students will be university based and will
have early and balanced exposure to midwifery practice
throughout the programme.
Course Structure
The programme is offered over four years.The curriculum
encompasses the development of theory and practice
simultaneously, with the programme structured as follows:
- 69 weeks theory
- 45 weeks unrostered Clinical Placement
- 36 weeks Internship
The University offers a number of access places on
all University courses for socio-economically
disadvantaged students. Financial documentation in
support of each application is required. Potential
applicants should make advance contact with the
Access Office;Telephone: 061 213104. Midwifery is a
demanding profession both physically and emotionally.
Successful applicants must be of good health and have
the ability to achieve the required competencies of a
midwife.Offers of places on the midwifery programmes
are subject to satisfactory completion of a health
declaration/medical assessment and vaccination
programme.
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CH4901
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Science Foundation 1,
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NS4204
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Biological Sciences 2 Anatomy,
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Chemistry, Biochemistry and
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Physiology & Embryology
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Physics for Nursing and Midwifery
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NS4002
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Science Foundation 2 Genetics
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SN4201
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Social Sciences 1 Introduction to Psychology
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SN4202
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Social Sciences 2, Sociology of Health & Illness
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NS4201
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Biological Sciences 1Anatomy & Physiology
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NS4212
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Communication & Therapeutic Relationships
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NS4061
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Introduction to Midwifery
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NS4072
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Midwifery Practice and Normal Birth
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NS4071
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Adaptations to Pregnancy
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CP4012
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Clinical Placement 2 [BSc Midwifery]
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CP4011
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Clinical Placement 1 [BSc Midwifery]
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NS4203
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Biological Sciences 3 Anatomy
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NS4022
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Pharmacology for Nurses and Midwives
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Physiology & Pathophysiology
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PI4024
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Philosophy & Ethics in Health Studies
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NS3201
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Microbiology Immunology and Infection Control
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NS4204
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Research for Nurses and Midwives
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NS4063
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Care of the Neonate
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NS4048
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Sexual and Reproductive Health in Midwifery
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NS4073
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At Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth
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NS4084
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Care of the at Risk and Ill Neonate.
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NS4013
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Health Studies
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CP4014
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Clinical Placement 4 [BSc Midwifery]
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CP4013
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Clinical Placement 3 [BSc Midwifery]
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NS4016
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Project 1
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CP4016
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Clinical Placement 6 [BSc Midwifery]
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LA4205
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Nursing and Midwifery & the Law
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MG4904
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Managing in the Health Service
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NS4055
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Obstetric Complications and Emergencies
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NS4065
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Consolidating Midwifery Practice
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CP4015
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Clinical Placement 5 [BSc Midwifery]
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NS4017
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Midwifery Sphere of Practice and Models of care
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NS4068
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Clinical Practice Internship
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NS4027
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Cinical Placement 7 [BSc Midwifery]
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NS4178
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Clinical Practice Internship
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NS4037
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Promoting Supporting and
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NS4026
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Project 2
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Protecting Breastfeeding
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NS4047
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Preparation for Parenthood
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Entry Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery must have obtained in the established Leaving Certificate a
minimum grade of C3 in two Higher level papers and a minimum grade of D3 in four Ordinary or Higher level papers including;
English, Irish or another language,Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (Biology, Physics,Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry,
Agricultural Science)
OR Have second level qualifications equivalent to the above. Enquiries about the methods of evaluation of results of
examinations and qualifications other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination should be addressed to the
Admissions Office at UL. See below for additional entry requirements.
Career Prospects
The programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and experience to contribute effectively in the Health
Service.There has been a shortage of qualified midwives and there is a need for an ongoing supply of midwifery
practitioners, educated and enabled to provide safe, high quality maternity care.This initiative will go towards addressing
national and international concerns related to recruitment and retention of midwives.
