SONM ebrochure 2019.2020 Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery

Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC | Postgraduate Programmes

Higher Diploma in Midwifery

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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERS

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.pac. ie/ucc followed by 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.

HIGHER DIPLOMA/ MASTERS IN MIDWIFERY

MASTERS IN NURSING

DOCTORATE IN NURSING

BSc (BACHELORS DEGREE) NURSING STUDIES

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULES

PROGRAMMES FOR NON-EU STUDENTS

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

Further information contact: Dr Rhona O’Connell Programme Coordinator Email: r.oconnell@ucc.ie Sheila Hedderman Senior Executive Assistant Email: s.hedderman@ucc.ie Tel: +353 (0)21 4901560

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