SONM ebrochure 2019.2020 Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery

Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC | Postgraduate Programmes

PhD

cover

back forward

PhD NURSING/MIDWIFERY About the Programme The purpose of the PhD in Nursing/PhD in Midwifery degree programme is to prepare scholars who will discover and extend scientific knowledge that advances the science and practice of nursing, midwifery and healthcare. Graduates of the PhD programme will: • Demonstrate evidence of originality in the presentation of their research findings (discovery and development of new knowledge and skills). • Make a significant contribution to nursing or midwifery knowledge (delivering findings at the frontiers of knowledge and application). • Exhibit an in-depth understanding of their field of research and a mastery of the literature and familiarity with the sources of information pertinent to their area of study. • Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis methods. • Develop transferable skills e.g. the abilities to critique and develop organisational structures and initiate change. Entry Requirements • To be eligible for consideration for entry to a programme of study and research for the Degree of PhD, a candidate must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade I, in an approved primary degree, or other such other evidence under the University’s policy for Recognition of Prior Learning for Admission to Research Degrees. • All applications for admission to a PhD programme shall be considered by the relevant College/Faculty, following recommendation of the Head of Department/School in which the programme is to be pursued.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERS

Course duration: Students will complete a minimum of 3 years, full-time, or 6 years, part-time. Closing date for applications: There are 4 application dates January/ April/July/October of each year.

HIGHER DIPLOMA/ MASTERS IN MIDWIFERY

MASTERS IN NURSING

DOCTORATE IN NURSING

Course Code: CK709

BSc (BACHELORS DEGREE) NURSING STUDIES

How to apply: Application is online at www.pac.ie/ucc

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULES

Interested applicants are advised to apply early to ensure being offered a place on the programme.

PROGRAMMES FOR NON-EU STUDENTS

Cost: www.ucc.ie/en/financeoffice/fees/

Further information contact: Dr Patricia Leahy-Warren Email Patricia.Leahy@ucc.ie Tel +353 (0) 21 4901461 www.ucc.ie/en/nursingmidwifery/ courses/resdeg/

Full programme information:

www.ucc.ie/en/nursingmidwifery/courses/resdeg/

23