| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
On completion of theBSc Midwifery,you will be recommended toAn Bord Altranaisfor registration as a Registered Midwife (NFQLevel 8).
The course isdesigned to meet all the requirements and standards for Midwifery Education (ABA 2005). A broad-based curriculum helps to produce critical, analytical and reflective practitioners capable of functioning in a variety of settings as midwives.
Each year of the course has two components that consist of theoretical modules and midwifery practice modules.
Course Details
On completion of this courseyou will be able to:
Year 1
Modules:
Year 2
Modules:
Year 3
Modules:
Year 4
Modules:
See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modulesfor a more detailed description of programme modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK740 (School Leaver). CK741 (Mature)
Course Title: Midwifery
College: Medicine and Health
Duration: 4 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Entry Points: 2016: 445*. Points may vary from year to year.
Course Practicalities
For information on course practicalities, contact us:
Anne Lynch
Senior Courses Administrator, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery.
T:+353(0)21 4901562
Agnes Phelan
BSc (Hons) Midwifery Coordinator, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery
T: +353(0) 21 4901646
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including essays, projects, seminarpresentations, assessment of clinical skills and learning, in-class tests, self and peerassessment. You will be assessed by registered midwives whileon clinical placements.
Application Procedure
EU Applicants: Application to Year 1 of the degree programme is made directly through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants should apply online at www.cao.ie. The normal closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of entry.
Non-EU Applicants
Mature Applicants: Application is made through the CAO (www.cao.ie) and the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of proposed entry.
Further Contact Information
Anne Lynch
Senior Courses Administrator, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery.
T:+353(0)21 4901562
Agnes Phelan
BSc (Hons) Midwifery Coordinator, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery
T: +353(0) 21 4901646
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Entry Points: 2016: 445*. Points may vary from year to year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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