Nursing - Neonatology Nursing (PG Dip / MSc) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University College Cork |TopUniversities

Nursing - Neonatology Nursing (PG Dip / MSc)

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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,700 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Neonatology Postgraduate Nursing Diploma/Masters programme is offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University College Cork. This programme is a pathway of the MSc/Postgraduate Nursing Diploma. It is designed to meet the needs of nurses working in neonatal care who wish to undergo a specialist programme. The programme facilitates students to become more knowledgeable and skilled in neonatal nursing including developing skills in implementing evidence-based practice in neonatal care.

The Postgraduate Neonatology Nursing programme consists of taught modules in neonatal nursing, practice modules to obtain competencies in neonatal care, and shared modules in research, ethics, and practice enhancement with nurses undertaking other specialist programmes. The shared modules are offered using blended learning (part online and part attendance at workshops/tutorials).

The programme is delivered over one academic year and on successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma (60 credits), students can progress to the MSc in Nursing in Year 2 (30 credits).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Neonatology Postgraduate Nursing Diploma/Masters programme is offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University College Cork. This programme is a pathway of the MSc/Postgraduate Nursing Diploma. It is designed to meet the needs of nurses working in neonatal care who wish to undergo a specialist programme. The programme facilitates students to become more knowledgeable and skilled in neonatal nursing including developing skills in implementing evidence-based practice in neonatal care.

The Postgraduate Neonatology Nursing programme consists of taught modules in neonatal nursing, practice modules to obtain competencies in neonatal care, and shared modules in research, ethics, and practice enhancement with nurses undertaking other specialist programmes. The shared modules are offered using blended learning (part online and part attendance at workshops/tutorials).

The programme is delivered over one academic year and on successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma (60 credits), students can progress to the MSc in Nursing in Year 2 (30 credits).

Admission Requirements

176+
90+
63+
6.5+

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:  Pathway 6 – Neonatology Nursing

Applicants for this MSc in Nursing, including Postgraduate Diploma exit route, should normally:

  • Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways. For the Neonatology Nursing Pathway, applicants must be Registered General Nurses Or Registered Children's Nurses Or Registered Midwives.
  • Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways. For the Neonatology Nursing Pathway, applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for.
  • Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager stating:

(a) The applicant will be working in the relevant specialist area for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 19.5 hours a week 

(b) They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements 

(c) A Clinical Preceptor and/or Clinical Facilitator can support learning in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.

NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not fulfill the entry requirements may be recommended for entry to the programme under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the programme committee. Such applicants may be invited for an interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme. Admission of such applicants will be subject to the approval of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

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Tuition fees

Domestic
10,260 EUR
International
20,700 EUR

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