BSc (Hons) in Midwifery

On completion of the BSc Midwifery, you will be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) for registration as a Registered Midwife (NFQ Level 8). The course is designed 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. On completion of this course you will be able to: demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care for antenatal, childbirth and postnatal care effectively coordinate, organise and manage midwifery care on your own initiative and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team critically appraise and evaluate current research evidence and best practice for midwifery.

For 2025 entry, full-time degree students must normally have reached 17 years of age by 15th January 2026. Where a candidate below that age seeks to enter UCC, a special application must be made to the President of the University. Applications will be considered from applicants whose qualifications are equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.