Nursing - Advanced Practice Midwifery
Develop expert clinical competencies and advanced autonomous practice as a registered midwife.
Best for:Best for experienced registered midwives seeking to advance their autonomous clinical scope and pursue leadership in midwifery practice.
Overview
The Master of Science in Midwifery (Advanced Practice Midwifery) programme at the University of Galway enables experienced registered midwives to build advanced knowledge, complex decision-making capabilities, and clinical competencies for expanded autonomous practice. Designed around the individual practice context and healthcare needs, the curriculum integrates rigorous academic study with substantial clinical mentorship. Candidates must be currently employed in relevant clinical practice and receive formal institutional support from professional and clinical mentors.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced academic modules focused on midwifery theory and practice
- Engage in structured clinical mentorship and supervised clinical hours
- Develop complex decision-making and autonomous clinical competencies
- Complete clinical and prescribing mentorship components within designated practice areas
Requirements
Degree required: Honours primary degree in Midwifery or equivalent (Level 8 NFQ)
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Expert knowledge base in midwifery and clinical practice
- Complex decision-making skills in clinical environments
- Demonstrated competencies recognized at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications
- Active engagement in continuing professional education
- Be registered as a midwife on the register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Be currently employed as a midwife or nurse in the intended area of advanced practice
- Have the support of both a professional mentor and a clinical mentor with a completed Site Declaration Form
- Have a minimum of three years of recent post-registration clinical experience in nursing or midwifery within the last five years
- Have the equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the specific area of clinical practice for prescribing and practice
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the University of Galway online portal. Ensure all professional and clinical mentor requirements are met and the Site Declaration Form is completed prior to submission.
- Site Declaration Form
- Transcripts
- Proof of professional registration
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