Services & Fees

The Student Health Unit provides the following services to full-time students of University of Galway. Please open the following links for more information on each service.

GP Service

Acute illness treatment, Hospital/Consultant/Psychiatric Referral service (Not intended as a replacement for your GP, you are advised to continue with your GP for ongoing medical conditions).  International students who require medical care/medication during their time in University of Galway, must provide written evidence from their home physician regarding their medical care/medications. Please ensure to arrange this before you leave your home country.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, students are not permitted to enter the Health Unit without a prior appointment which you can now arrange online. All initial consultations are by telephone consultation. If a doctor/nurse feels they need to see you, they will arrange this during the telephone consultation.  

Consultations with the Student Health Doctor and Nurse are usually free but there are charges for some of the services offered. (See our price list below). Book an appointment using our appointment request form. 

Contraception

The Student Health Unit offers advice and guidance the many methods of contraception options available to you.  It’s important to choose contraception that fits your situation and lifestyle. Whether it is for family planning, emergency contraception, Implannon Removal/Insertion, it is always a good idea to discuss your contraceptive choices with your GP, as you may need to experiment to find what works best for you.  For more information on Your Contraceptive Choices, please download the HSE sexualwellbeing.ie leaflet here. 

You can book an appointment with the Student Health Unit to discuss your options using our online appointment request form.

Sexual Health Clinics

The Student Health Unit offers advice and guidance for people with concerns or queries regarding their sexual health. If you are experiencing symptoms or have had contact with a positive STI or would like a routine STI check and do not have symptoms,  you can request an appointment using our appointment request form.

For more information please download the HSE guide to sexually transmitted infections (STI's).

"Remember too that using ‘dual protection’ (condoms with another method of contraception) will help you to have safer sex. Plan ahead and carry contraception with you as the most common reason why people do not use contraception is because they had sex when they weren’t planning to or when they were unprepared. Condoms offer the best protection from both an unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)".  www.Sexualwellbeing.ie

Blood Tests

Blood testing is available here in the Student Health Unit and you can use the bloods option on our appointments request form to arrange an appointment. For blood tests requested by another GP or consultant, we require a headed letter stating what bloods are required and this must be attached when requesting an appointment online. There is a charge for this service, please see our price list below. 

Dressings & Stitches Removal

Our nurses can provide dressings or stitches removal by prior appointment only using the option on our appointment request form. There is a charge for this service which you can find on the price list below. 

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapy service is available to all full-time registered students of NUIG and is delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist with active membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. We offer excellent hands on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a variety of conditions to successfully treat and rehabilitate injuries. Treatments include manual therapy/manipulation, dry needling, electrotherapy and exercise therapy. Please see our price list below for fee's. 

You can use our appointment request form to book an appointment.  

Vaccinations / Travel Vaccination Clinics

A variety of vaccinations are available throughout the year depending on availability. Please see our price list below for a list of the vaccines available. Some vaccinations may require pre-payment and may need to be ordered so advanced booking may be required. Please use our appointment request form arrange an appointment. 

We offer expert advice and a range of vaccines to protect you on your travels. Please allow a minimum of 6 weeks prior to departure date to ensure you receive full cover. Use the following form to arrange an appointment TRAVEL CLINIC FORM.

Additional Services

The following additional services are also available by pre-booked appointment. Please see the price list for the following services below. Use our appointment request form to book an appointment. 

• Wart and Verruca Treatment
• Ear Syringing
• Eyesight Reports (for driving license only)
• 24hour BP Monitor (as requested by GP/consultant)

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