Bachelor of Medicine (MB) of Surgery (BCh) and of Obstetrics (BAO)
Course Overview
NUI Galway offers a world-class undergraduate medicine programme, building on a 175-year legacy of pioneering clinical education to produce highly sought-after, globally-minded doctors. The curriculum is designed to cultivate exceptional medical professionals through early patient contact, innovative simulation, and a strong emphasis on compassionate care and lifelong learning. Students train in a unique ecosystem that includes the adjacent Galway University Hospital and a network of affiliated clinical sites, ensuring a comprehensive and practical education.
Key Program Highlights
- Pioneering bedside and hospital-based teaching with early patient contact in a safe, supportive environment
- State-of-the-art simulation-based education to practice procedures and team-based care without risk
- Clinical rotations within the extensive Saolta Hospital Group and diverse community primary care settings
- Special Study Modules and a Summer Research Programme to explore personal interests and cultivate research skills
- A focus on developing exemplary professional attributes aligned with global medical ethics and conduct
Course Overview
NUI Galway offers a world-class undergraduate medicine programme, building on a 175-year legacy of pioneering clinical education to produce highly sought-after, globally-minded doctors. The curriculum is designed to cultivate exceptional medical professionals through early patient contact, innovative simulation, and a strong emphasis on compassionate care and lifelong learning. Students train in a unique ecosystem that includes the adjacent Galway University Hospital and a network of affiliated clinical sites, ensuring a comprehensive and practical education.
Key Program Highlights
- Pioneering bedside and hospital-based teaching with early patient contact in a safe, supportive environment
- State-of-the-art simulation-based education to practice procedures and team-based care without risk
- Clinical rotations within the extensive Saolta Hospital Group and diverse community primary care settings
- Special Study Modules and a Summer Research Programme to explore personal interests and cultivate research skills
- A focus on developing exemplary professional attributes aligned with global medical ethics and conduct
