Nursing Science University of Galway

Overview

Learn the art and science of nursing through expert-led teaching, simulation, and hands-on placements with leading healthcare partners, preparing you to deliver person-centered care in today’s evolving health system with the Nursing Science (General) from University of Galway . 

Learning Outcomes 

• Global Health Exposure: The Global Health – Nursing and Midwifery in the International Setting elective module offers service learning experiences in Africa, specifically in Tanzania and Kenya. 

• Comprehensive Clinical Training:  From the outset, students engage in clinical placements integrated across each semester, ensuring continuous development of practical skills. In the final year, a 36-week clinical internship allows students to consolidate their learning and transition into professional practice. 

• Research Driven Education: University of Galway's strong research foundation ensures that students are well-informed and evidence-based practitioners. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, enabling students to apply theoretical principles to nursing practice using professional judgment, critical reasoning, problem-solving, and self-reflection derived from an evidence base and applied life, health, and social sciences 

• Supportive Learning Environment: Students receive personalised guidance throughout their academic journey. Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor who monitors academic progress and provides support and advice when needed. During clinical placements, students are supervised by registered nurses or midwives who act as role models and resources to support learning in the clinical setting.  

• Excellence in Teaching: The programme is delivered by a team of academics with extensive teaching and clinical expertise. Many lecturers are also researchers dedicated to shaping future practice and the health service. 

• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: University of Galway is dedicated to embedding equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion within its nursing programmes. The College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences actively works to eliminate discrimination, advance equal opportunities, and foster good relations by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding and inclusion.