LM156 · Level 8 · 4 years

Midwifery

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

452

Down 32 points since 2023 (484).

How do your points compare?

Don't know your points? Use the CAO points calculator.

About this course

A four-year midwifery degree that leads to registration as a midwife. You learn to care for women, babies and families through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.

How long
4 years
What you study
The course covers maternal and newborn health, reproductive health, physiology, psychology, sociology, pharmacology, research, management, and law and ethics. It follows a wellness approach centred on the woman. You learn midwifery skills for hospital, community and home settings.
Placement and abroad
Maternity placements take place at hospitals in Limerick, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Kerry and Waterford.
Where it can lead
The degree leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as a midwife (RM).
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring, observant and good communicators, and want to support women and families through pregnancy and birth.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

2023484202443320254442026452

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026452Published after the final round
2025 444430476
2024 433433476
2023 484476510

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the University of Limerick website ↗

Is Midwifery right for you?

Points tell you if you can get in. They don't tell you if you'll enjoy it. The CAO Interest Test matches your interests to more than 1,400 CAO courses, including courses in Health, and shows which ones fit your points.

Take the CAO Interest Test Try the free test first

The same course at other colleges

Similar courses in Health

Level 8 courses with the closest 2026 Round 1 points.

Points and course details change every year. Always check cao.ie and the college website before you fill in your CAO form.