Bachelor of Science in Midwifery Course content
Key information
This is a four-year programme with a balance between student time in UL and midwifery practice, as follows:
- 69 weeks Theory (minimum)
- 45 weeks un-rostered 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 UL Access Office - telephone 061 213104.
Midwifery is a fulfilling profession, but can be demanding, both physically and emotionally.
Offers of places on the midwifery programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of Garda Vetting and Health Screening, including vaccinations
Prospective students should be aware that there is likely to be a cost for health screening and vaccinations.
Applicants should also consult the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A Career for You, published by the Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Tel +353 (0)1 6398500.
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Semester 1
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| NM4131 | Shared Module: Promoting Safety within a Healthcare Context |
| NM4121 | Shared Module: Foundations for Engaged Learning |
| NM4191 | Introduction to Midwifery |
| NM4231 | Midwifery Care in Pregnancy |
| NM4151 | Shared Module: Biological Sciences applied to Nursing & Midwifery 1 |
| NM4161 | Shared Module: Communication and interpersonal Relationships in Nursing & Midwifery |
Semester 2
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| CP4182 | Practice Placement Midwifery 1 |
| NM4092 | Shared Module: Introduction to Health and Health Promotion |
| NM4192 | Midwifery Care in Childbirth |
| NM4152 | Shared Module: Biological Sciences applied to Nursing & Midwifery 2 |
| PS4062 | Shared Module: Introduction to Psychology applied to Nursing and Midwifery |
Semester 3
Semester 4
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| CP4524 | Practice Placement Midwifery 3 |
| NM4264 | Responding to Complex Needs During Pregnancy |
| NM4284 | Reproductive Health & Wellbeing |
| NM4104 | Shared Module: Law and Ethics for Nursing and Midwifery Practice |
| SO4014 | Shared Module Sociology of Health and Illness for Nursing and Midwifery |
| NM4274 | Obstetric Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth |
| CP4135 | Practice Placement Midwifery 4 |
Semester 5
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| CP4145 | Practice Placement Midwifery 5 |
Semester 6
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| NM4155 | Contemporary Midwife Practitioner |
| NM4086 | Shared Module: Research and Evidence in Healthcare |
| NM4136 | Responding to Complex Needs in the Postnatal Period |
| NM4146 | Responding to complex Needs of the At Risk and Ill Neonate |
| NM4116 | Shared Module: Transition towards a Competent Practitioner |
Semester 7
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| CP4117 | Practice Placement Midwifery 6 |
| NM4067 | Shared Module: Practice Research Project |
| NM4077 | Shared Module : Leading and Managing in Quality Practice |
| NM4127 | Consolidating Midwifery Practice |
Semester 8
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| CP4088 | Practice Placement Midwifery 7 |
| CP4098 | Practice Placement Midwifery 8 |
