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�Introduction to BSc Midwifery programme�2025 – 2029

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Overview

Introductions

Overview of BSc Midwifery programme

Q & A

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Introductions

Name
Where you are from/living?
Hobbies/talents
Why you chose Midwifery?

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BSc Midwifery Programme

4-year Undergraduate Degree Programme

September 2025 - September 2029

UCD: Awarded Hons BSc Degree

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Register to work as a Registered Midwife

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BSc Midwifery Curriculum - Stage One�https://www.nmbi.ie/Education/Standards-and-Requirements/Midwife-Registration-Programmes

Trimester One (September – December 2025 –
Theory 12 weeks)
Scientific Principles for Healthcare 1
Introduction to Psychology and Communication
Academic reading & writing
Midwifery-Specific
Essence of Midwifery Practice

Trimester Two (Jan – May 2026 - Clinical 11 weeks/theory 4 weeks)
Scientific Principles for Healthcare 2
Midwifery-Specific
Labour & Birth
Promoting Women's Health

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Stage 1 Theory/Clinical Map

Trimester 1:

Orientation: 3rd & 4^th September 2025
Theory UCD: 8^th September – 1^st December x 12 weeks
Reading week: 27^th October – 3^rd November
Revision weeks: 1^st – 7th December
Exam weeks: 8^th – 22^nd December

Trimester 2:
Clinical Placements: 12^th January -13^th February 2024 (5 weeks)
UCD: 16^th Feb - 13^th March (4 weeks)
Midterm: Week of 16th^th March (1 week)
Clinical placements: 23^rd March – 1^st May (6 weeks)
Exam weeks: 4^th - 17^th May (Spring trimester modules)

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�Clinical Placements � 1^st year

1st year (11 weeks clinical placement) 12/01/2026

Antenatal, Labour, Postnatal
NMH, Mullingar or Kilkenny

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Travel and Accommodation Allowance

Nursing and midwifery students in 1st to 3rd year may claim allowances while on clinical placement.

HSE HR Circular 9/2004

Accommodation allowance up to but not exceeding €50.79 weekly for the duration of the placement where it is necessary for the student to obtain accommodation away from his/her normal place of residence.

Weekly travel allowance of €24.00 approx. (Weekly Student Rambling Leap Card)

NMH allocations officer collates this amount at the end of the student's clinical placement and send it to NMH Salaries department in May each year

Students receive the amount usually in June each year when supernumerary placements are complete

Paid directly into bank accounts. Make sure that NMH have your bank account details

More details to follow during Orientation to hospital

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4-year BSc Midwifery Programme

Year 1

Autumn Trimester

Sept-Dec (UCD)

Spring Trimester

Clinical Placement x 5 weeks

UCD x 4 weeks

Clinical Placement x 6 weeks

Assessments

Year 2

Autumn Trimester

Sept-Dec (UCD)

Spring Trimester

Clinical Placements

IEHG hospitals

Specialist placements

Year 3

Autumn Trimester

UCD x 2 weeks (end August)

Clinical Placements

IEHG hospitals

Specialist placements

Spring Trimester

Jan-May (UCD)

Year 4

Autumn trimester

Mid Aug x 4 weeks (Clinical placement)

Sept-Dec (UCD)

Spring Trimester

Internship Clinical Placements

Summer Trimester

Internship Clinical Placements

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Introduction to Midwifery

Internship (paid)

Specialist Midwifery & Community

The Midwifery Student Journey

YEAR 1 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 4

YEAR 3

Midwifery skills
Anatomy & Physiology,
Psychology & Communication
Transition to University
Labour & Birth
Promoting Health

Postnatal care
Newborn
Specialist Midwifery
Patient Safety
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Elective x 1

Complexities of pregnancy, labour, newborn
Ethics & Legal
Sociology
Elective x 2

Obstetric Emergencies

Midwifery

Leadership & Management
Preparation for Internship
Research

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NMBI core clinical requirements and Location

Core Placements	NMBI Requirement	Location	Year of programme
Antenatal	16 weeks	NMH/�Wexford/Kilkenny/ Mullingar	Stage 1,�Stage 2, 3 or 4 supernumerary�Internship
Intranatal	16 weeks	NMH�Wexford, Kilkenny, Mullingar	Stage 1�Stage 2, 3 or 4 supernumerary�Internship
Postnatal	14 weeks	NMH�Wexford, Kilkenny, Mullingar	Stage 1�Stage 2, 3 or 4 supernumerary�Internship
Midwifery-Led Care	4 weeks	NMH�Wexford, Kilkenny	Stage 2, 3 or 4 supernumerary
High Dependency Unit	2 weeks	1 week NMH�1 week SVUH	Stage 2 or Stage 3
Neonatal Unit	4 weeks	�NMH�	Stage 2, 3 or 4 supernumerary

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NMBI Specialist clinical requirements and Location

Specialist Placements	NMBI Requirement	Location	Year programme
Gynaecology	4 weeks	NMH	Stage 2 & Stage 3
Mental Health	2 weeks	SJG	Stage 2 or Stage 3
Theatre & Recovery	1 week	NMH	Stage 2 or Stage 3
Primary Healthcare	2 weeks	North/South Dublin� PHN area	Stage 2 or Stage 3
Elective Placement	2 weeks	Students �own choice	Stage 2 or Stage 3

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Clinical Placements Year 1-3

Supernumerary

Supervised and assessed by a qualified midwife

Varying levels of supervision as proceed through programme

Direct supervision (Stage 1)

Close supervision (Stage 2)

Indirect Supervision (Stage 3)

Distant supervision (Stage 4)

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Clinical Placements 4^th Year

January to September 2029

Internship 36 weeks

Paid employee of National Maternity Hospital or Wexford General

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How will you learn?

Lectures (Brightspace)

Campus lectures
‘live’ Zoom
Pre-recorded

Scenario based learning
Problem - based learning
Tutorials
Workshops
Presentation skills
E-learning/online activities

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How will you learn?

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��UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems: Student Supports��

School Office
Personal Tutor: Dr Mary Curtin
Student Advisor: Anna Scully
Chaplain
Disability support
Peer mentors
Stage and Programme Directors
Lecturers
Clinical Midwifery Tutor (Jennifer Dempsey)
UCD - Wide Supports
Student Desk
Student Health Services
International Office
UCD Access

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Further Information

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Opportunities during the Programme

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Erasmus opportunity 2^nd year

Henallux University, Belgium

8-9 weeks

Trimester 2

Clinical placements in a Belgium maternity unit

Mandatory Requirements: French language

More details to follow later in the year

Erasmus link: Dr. Lorraine Carroll

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@ucdmidwifery��@ucdsnmhs

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UCD requirements

Uniform fitting: You will be contacted by the School Office with information regarding your Uniform Fitting

Each module coordinator will tell you about reading list for modules

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Purchase Clinical Skills Polo Shirt (Compulsory)�

Where?: you will be directed to purchase the polo-shirt straight after you collect your UCARD in the same Building 71

Cost: €19.95

Payment Method: Visa/debit card payment only

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Purchase Clinical Skills Items (Clinical Lite Stethoscope, Fob Watch, Aneroid Sphygmomanometer)

Where?: Student's Union Shop, Ground Floor James Joyce Library Building

Cost: €76.

Payment Method: The shop will accept cash or visa/debit cards (no UCARDs)

Opening Hours Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 6pm, Friday 08.30am to 4pm.

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Introduction to Brightspace

Virtual learning Environment (VLE)

https://brightspace.ucd.ie/d2l/le/content/6606/viewContent/181598/View?ou=6606

https://brightspace.ucd.ie/d2l/le/content/6606/viewContent/191725/View?ou=6606

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Academic Skills & �Well-being

NMHS10360

Academic reading & Writing

Module Coordinator:

Assoc. Prof. Timmy Frawley

Note taking

Writing skills

Study skills

Referencing

Self-care

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Getting ready for success and clinical placements ��- Mandatory Requirements

Check UCDconnect emails daily
Ensure that you are timetabled for:

Manual handling – NMHS10480 on either 26th of September, 3rd of October or 10th of October
Basic Life Support – NMHS10480 17th of Oct, 24th of Oct or 31st of October.

Complete Garda Vetting asap - takes weeks to obtain, needed prior to clinical placement in January 2026
Attend occupational health appointments for vaccination even if the time clashes with your lecture or clinical skills timetable
COVID vaccination requirements
ACADEMIC ADVISORY: 6^th November 2 - 4 pm in Scientific Principles Module (NMHS10480) COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
Orientation to Clinical Practice Placement Day 1: Friday 14^th November2025; Day 2: Monday 12^th January 2026. Both in the National Maternity Hospital, 1^st Floor Lecture theatre in 65/66 Mount Street COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
HSEland E-learning IP&C, Children’s First

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Career opportunities

Registered Midwife(RM) with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

Hospital and community settings in Ireland

Opportunities to work abroad in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, UK

Clinical manager

Clinical midwifery specialist e.g. diabetes, ultrasound, bereavement

Lactation consultant, specialises in breastfeeding

Midwifery lecturer

Self employed community midwife

A practice midwife working with a GP

Researcher

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�Monday 8th September 2025

NMHS10390 Essence of Midwifery Practice

Introduction to the module

Answer any questions

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Car parking at UCD

Parking PIN
Find in INFOHUB under the Campus Facilities menu

Applying for a UCD Parking Permit�1. Log onto the Parking Permit web page and select the link to apply for a parking permit�2. Create an account�3. Nominate your car registration number�4. Pay any charges due�Check carefully the details on the confirmation email issued following completion of the registration process.

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Remember…

Normal to feel overwhelmed, lost, unsure in the first few weeks
Student Supports on clinical placements
We are here to help, support and guide you
Just ask!

www.nmhs.ucd.ie/contact-us

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Any Questions?

Best of Luck in your midwifery career