Midwifery, BSc (Hons)

From the moment a woman becomes pregnant, it’s the start of a journey leading to one of life’s greatest miracles: the birth of a baby. The term “midwife” means “with woman”. Midwifery is a wonderful profession and if you’re interested in working with women, their newborn babies and their families during pregnancy and childbirth, then midwifery is the career choice for you. The focus and philosophy of midwifery in UCD is the promotion of women-centred care.Key Fact: Over 90% of our students who qualified in 2014 were immediately offered contracts of employment, allowing them to gain valuable experience as registered midwives.

Transition to University,Foundations of Midwifery Practice,Anatomy, Sciences & Physiology,Psychology related to the profession of midwifery,Midwifery Practice during Normal Pregnancy & Childbirth,Complications in Pregnancy & Childbirth,Caring for Sick Neonatal Babies,Research, Leadership & Management,Developing Further Knowledge & Clinical Skills for Midwifery Practice,Clinical Placement/Internship