The University of Galway, also known as National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway, and became a constituent college of the National University of Ireland in 1908.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, law, medicine, engineering, and science. NUIG is known for its strengths in research, particularly in the areas of biomedicine, environmental science, and human rights.

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Medicine has been taught at University of Galway for 175 years and we have a long tradition of clinical education. We have pioneered hospital-based and bedside teaching and our medical graduates are highly sought-after doctors, practicing medicine in healthcare facilities across the globe. We offer both a five year and a six-year undergraduate medicine programme. As a medicine student you will acquire a range of qualities and skills during your time in the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. You will be: A safe practitioner An effective communicator A constructive collaborator A curious learner who develops continuously both professionally and personally A caring, patient centred physician The professional attributes we value most highly as a medical school will equip our medical graduates with the tools required to provide excellent care to their patients in any healthcare system and to make a positive contribution to the development of medical knowledge. As professionals, our medical graduates will always put their patients' needs and welfare first. You will apply your theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills in a safe manner and subscribe to the time-honoured principle of primum, non nocere (first, do no harm). You will be exemplars of effective and compassionate verbal and written communication, with patients, their families and colleagues. You will work well with others in multidisciplinary healthcare teams and you will never cease to learn and you will embrace a healthy pattern of life-long learning throughout their careers. You will be generous with this knowledge and support the education of students and junior trainees. Our undergraduate medical programme aims to foster the development of these graduate attributes by providing authentic patient contact in a safe learning environment and by encouraging civic engagement and participation in campus-based extracurricular activities which promote leadership and teamwork. Our simulation based education activities, support you in these activities and give you exciting opportunities for clinical learning that were previously unavailable. You can now communicate with, diagnose and manage a simulated patient, perform procedures on them and work within a multidisciplinary team to manage their care, all in a safe supportive simulated clinical environment. You will receive encouragement and support from faculty and even from the simulated patient. Our special study module programme allows students to focus on areas of particular interest to them and their career objectives and benefit from working closely with expert role models. Participation in our summer research programme will cultivate curiosity and a passion for inquiry. Our multi-ethnic student body will expose students to the benefits of learning about other cultures and will promote respect for diversity and tolerance. As a medical graduate you will exemplify the attributes valued by our university. These attributes are also closely aligned to the Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics. Our campus is based adjacent to the Galway University Hospital. As you gain experience you will assume greater responsibility and undertake clinical placement rotations in a network of affiliated hospitals in as part of the Saolta Hospital Group. In addition you will be involved in the delivery of primary care in a variety of community settings. Show less

Year 1 (60 Credits)
Required CH120: Chemistry: Molecular Science - 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required PH101: Physics - 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required MD103: Introduction to Medicine - 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required BO101: Biology - 15 Credits - Semester 1
Year 2 (60 Credits)
Required MD137: Principles of Physiology - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Required MD138: Biomolecules, Metabolism and Energy - 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required MD139: Medical Professionalism 1 - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Required MD1101: Basics of body structure/musculoskeletal system - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Required MD121: Cardiovascular System - 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required MD122: Respiratory System - 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required MD123: Renal System - 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required MD124: Gastro-Intestinal System - 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required MD140: Metabolism, Nutrition and Health - 5 Credits - Semester 4
Year 3 (60 Credits)
Required MD206: Molecular Medicine - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required MD202: Medical Professionalism 2 - 10 Credits - Semester 5
Required MD210: Genes, Gametes & Embryos - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required MD214: Introduction to Pharmacology - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required MD224: The Central Nervous System - 10 Credits - Semester 5
Required MD201: Health & Disease - 15 Credits - Semester 6
Required MD209: Organ Failure - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required MD204: Drugs and Disease - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Year 4 (60 Credits)
Required MD304: Global Health and Development - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Required MD302: Health and Disease II - 15 Credits - Semester 7
Required MD316: Professionalism - Core Clinical Skills - 10 Credits - Semester 7
Required MD312: Foundations in Clinical Diagnosis - 10 Credits - Semester 8
Required MD313: Foundations in Clinical Management - 10 Credits - Semester 8
Required MD314: Foundations in Clinical Theory - 10 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MD3105: Erasmus Exchange - 0 Credits - Semester 8
Year 5 (60 Credits)
Required MD4103: Psychiatry - 10 Credits - Semester 9
Required MD4104: Advanced Clinical Skills and Professional Development - 20 Credits - Semester 9
Required MD4102: Paediatric Medicine - 10 Credits - Semester 9
Required MD4101: Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 10 Credits - Semester 9
Required MD4100: General Practice incorporating Otorhinolaryngology - 10 Credits - Semester 9
Optional MD420: Primary Care & Mental Health - 20 Credits - Semester 9
Optional MD422: Women's & Children's Health - 20 Credits - Semester 9
Optional MD409: Special Study Module - 5 Credits - Semester 9
Optional MD421: Advanced Clinical Skills Module - 15 Credits - Semester 10
Year 6 (60 Credits)
Required MD542: Advanced Clinical Theory - 20 Credits - Semester 11
Required MD540: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis - 20 Credits - Semester 11
Required MD541: Advanced Clinical Management - 20 Credits - Semester 11
Optional MD5101: ERASMUS+International Credit Mobility Student Traineeship - 0 Credits - Semester 11
Optional MD5100: Summer Elective - 0 Credits - Semester 11

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The National University of Ireland Galway, commonly known as University of Galway or simply NUI Galway, is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Galway and became a university in 1908. NUI Galway is one of Ireland's leading universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation, and a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. The university has five colleges - Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy and Law; Engineering and Informatics; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. NUI Galway offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, science and technology, medicine, nursing, and business. NUI Galway is known for its research excellence, with particular strengths in areas such as biomedical science, environmental science, humanities and social sciences, and information technology. The university has several research institutes and centers focused on these areas, and has established partnerships with leading research institutions around the world. The university is located on a beautiful campus on the banks of the River Corrib, just a short walk from the vibrant city center of Galway. With its lively cultural scene, excellent restaurants and pubs, and easy access to the stunning natural beauty of the west coast of Ireland, Galway is a popular destination for students from around the world.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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