Be registered as a midwife?on the register of the?Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Have a minimum of an?honour’s primary degree in Midwifery or equivalent.

Be?currently employed as a midwife or Nurse and in the areas of practice that you plan to undertake you Advance Practice Programme.

Applicants must have the support of both a professional mentor (such as a Director of Midwifery/Nursing, Assistant Director of Midwifery/Nursing, or Practice Manager) and a clinical mentor (such as a medical consultant, general practitioner). This includes a commitment to provide 500 hours of clinical mentorship and 96 hours of prescribing mentorship, as confirmed on the completed *Site Declaration Form.

Comply with?current minimum entry requirements for admission to the programme of education for nurse prescribing. This includes:

Have a?minimum of three years’ recent post-registration clinical?experience?in nursing or midwifery (within the last five years)?

Have equivalent of ‘one year’ full time experience in the?specific area of clinical practice?that you will be?prescribing and practicing in

Possess?the competencies recognised at Level 8?of the National?Framework of Qualifications.

Provide evidence of having?undertaken continuing professional education.

*The completed Site Declaration Form provides confirmation by the professional and clinical mentor who will provide supervision, support and learning opportunities, including shadowing opportunities to gain the required competencies and clinical competence to practice at an advanced level.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.

An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

Next start date September 2026

Closing Date: No set closing date. Offers are made on a continuous basis.

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

The advanced midwife practitioner (AMP) role is highly respected role in both the Health Service Executive (HSE) and private healthcare settings. These roles are expanding in response to healthcare system needs. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) as a Registered Advanced Midwifery Practitioner (RAMP) provides national recognition, improving mobility across healthcare settings and regions. The advanced midwife practitioner role typically offers a competitive salary in comparison to other clinical midwifery roles.

AMPs are employed in a variety of specialist areas, including:

Promotion of the normality in Midwifery care
Birth after Caesarean Section/BAC Clinics
Diabetes
Specialist areas such as Urology
Women’s health and gynaecology
With national recognition through RAMP registration, graduates also gain access to:

Policy and advisory roles in healthcare organisations
Multidisciplinary leadership positions
International career opportunities in advanced practice

Graduates of the?Master of Science in Midwifery (Advanced Practice Midwifery) are well-positioned for a wide range of advanced roles within the healthcare system. Advanced Practitioners have the potential to become leaders in clinical practice, education, and research.