SNM Postgraduate Programmes eBrochure 2023-2024 AW_V2

Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC | Postgraduate Programmes

Higher Diploma in Midwifery

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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY AT A GLANCE

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

About the Programme The Higher Diploma in Midwifery is a full-time programme for qualified general nurses. The programme leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as a registered midwife. Successful applicants receive a contract of employment from the HSE for the duration of the programme which leads to registration as a midwifery with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Course Delivery Students take 50 credits in Year 1 and 40 credits in Year 2. The course is full-time and offered in partnership with Cork University Maternity Hospital. Entry Requirements Hold professional registration as a general nurse with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration. Course Duration The programme duration is 18 months and is offered on a continuous basis with students commencing the programme in either September or March.

How to apply: Programme is advertised by the HSE. Application is then online at www.ucc.ie/apply followed by

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERS

HIGHER DIPLOMA/ MASTERS IN MIDWIFERY

interview with the National Recruitment Service (NRS).

Interested applicants are advised to apply early to ensure being offered a place on the programme. Cost: EU candidates will receive full funding for the programme. Other candidates will need to contact the NRS for eligibility criteria.

MASTERS IN NURSING

MSc IN HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

PhD

BSc (HONS) NURSING STUDIES

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULES

Full programme information: www.ucc.ie/en/hdmh/

Further information contact: Dr Rhona O’Connell

Programme Coordinator Email: r.oconnell@ucc.ie

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