The Surgery (BCh) and Obstetrics (BAO) undergraduate degree at the University of Galway is your gateway to a fulfilling career in medicine, designed for aspiring professionals dedicated to patient-centred care, resilience, and innovation. This programme equips you to critically interrogate scientific knowledge and apply it to deliver exceptional patient care, fostering excellence in communication, collaboration, and leadership. You will develop the essential skills and compassionate approach needed to thrive in hospitals and community settings worldwide, contributing to the advancement of healthcare through research and discovery in areas like molecular medicine and health systems. This rigorous medical education is ideal for students seeking to make a tangible difference in human health.
You will study this comprehensive medical programme full-time on campus over five years, gaining authentic patient contact in safe learning environments from your first year. Your learning journey will be enriched by simulation-based education, extensive clinical placements in affiliated hospitals within the Saolta Hospital Group, and valuable primary care experience in diverse community settings. You will graduate with the attributes of a safe practitioner, an effective communicator, and a lifelong learner, ready to pursue a career as a physician and contribute positively to the development of medical knowledge and practice.