This is a four year programme with a balance between student time in UL, and midwifery practice, as follows: 69 weeks Theory (minimum) 45 weeks un-rostered Clinical Placement 36 weeks Internship The University offers a number of access places on all University courses for socio-economically disadvantaged students. Financial documentation in support of each application is required. Potential applicants should make advance contact with the UL Access Office - telephone 061 213104. Midwifery is a demanding profession both physically and emotionally. Successful applicants must be of good health and have the ability to achieve the required competencies of a midwife. Offers of places on the midwifery programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of a Garda clearance, health declaration/medical assessment and vaccination programme.

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. In addition applicants must hold an O6/ H7 grade in one of the following Laboratory Science subjects: Biology; Physics, Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or Agricultural Science. Enquiries about the methods of evaluation of results of examinations and qualifications other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination should be addressed to the Admissions Office at UL. See below for additional entry requirements.