MSc Advanced Practice Midwifery

at National University of Ireland Galway

Course Modules
 

Year One

• Decision Making, and Advanced Practice Professional Roles
• Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance
• Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals

Year Two

• Advanced Health Assessment Pharmacology and Medicinal Prescribing
• Professional, Ethical & Legal Issues of Nurse and Midwife Prescribing
• Clinical Practicum
• Research
   

Undergraduate and mature students can satisfy matriculation registration requirements for NUI Galway by achieving certain grades in the following examinations. 
 

Leaving certificate (for EU and non-EU)

You need a pass in at least six subjects in the Leaving Certificate in accordance with College requirements with:

• Minimum Grade H5 (Higher Level) in two subjects 

• Passes in the remaining four subjects at O6/ H7 
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.
 

All subjects of the Leaving Certificate are accepted for matriculation registration purposes, with the exception of Gaeilge Bonnleibhéal (Irish Foundation Level), Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level and; Home Economics (General), which is recognised only for St. Angela's College, Sligo.
 

GCE and GSCE
 

You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with College requirements with at least:

• GCE Advanced Level: Grade C in two recognised subjects and

• GCSE Level: Grade C in four recognised subjects.
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.

English Language Requirement:

IELTS :- 6.5

TOEFL :- 88

Tuition Fees for Overseas Students per year:
€14,500

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete this programme are eligible to register as an Advanced Midwife Practitioner (RAMP) with NMBI.