Midwifery Science University of Galway

Overview

The Midwifery Science degree is offered by University of Galway .

The Bachelor of Midwifery Science at University of Galway is an internationally recognised four-year degree that prepares you to become a confident, compassionate, and highly skilled midwife. You’ll learn the art and science of midwifery through a blend of academic study and hands-on clinical experience—guided by expert lecturers and supported by experienced midwifery professionals across hospital and community settings.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain a strong foundation in midwifery—balancing theory with real-world practice:

• Acquire the knowledge, professional values and discipline-specific competencies to deliver safe, high-quality, ethical, legal and accountable midwifery care across the life spectrum and in diverse healthcare settings.

• Demonstrate clinical skills and professional behaviours underpinned by the NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives.

• Practise as a competent midwife to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care based on a comprehensive and systematic assessment of health and maternity needs in consultation with the person receiving care, their family, and the multidisciplinary team.

• Apply theoretical principles to midwifery practice using professional judgement, critical reasoning, problem-solving and reflection informed by evidence from midwifery and the applied life, health and social sciences.

• Deliver person-centred, high-quality and safe midwifery care based on a collaborative relationship that respects dignity, autonomy, and the right to make health and life choices.

The course helps you grow as a professional and as a person—building your confidence, leadership skills, and understanding of how to support women, babies and families through life-changing experiences.

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery Science programme are well-prepared for a wide range of rewarding roles in maternity care. Career paths include:

• Clinical roles such as Staff Midwife, Advanced Midwife Practitioner, Lactation Consultant, and roles in Perinatal Mental Health or Neonatal Intensive Care.

• Leadership and management positions including Clinical Midwife Manager, Assistant Director of Midwifery, and Director of Midwifery.

• Education and research roles such as Midwifery Educator, Lecturer, or Researcher.

• Midwives can work in hospital settings, midwifery-led units, community services, or pursue international opportunities. These diverse roles contribute to advancing the quality and scope of midwifery care.