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Nursing (PDip/Cert)

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Course Overview

* Please note that this programme will not be running in September 2017.

The Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma (Nursing) allows you to custom build a programme that meets your personal learning needs.  The programme will enable you to meet continuing professional development requirements, further develop your knowledge and skills or meet a specific service need.  You can also use the programme as a stepping stone to “build” to other programmes.

This programme has been specifically designed to meet the needs of busy practitioners, offering a truly flexible approach to learning:

  • Choose from a menu of modules that interests you.
  • All modules are grounded in practice and give you an opportunity to build your knowledge and skills.
  • Take the programme at your own pace*.

This programme is offered through blended learning, giving you the flexibility to learn when and where you want. Blended learning is a combination of on-line and face-to-face learning and teaching. Most learning/teaching will be delivered on-line through Blackboard, an interactive learning system, which connects directly to your home or work computer. Lecturers will support and guide your online learning as you work through the module. In addition to learning online, you will attend face-to-face workshops usually two days per module.  The flexibility of blended learning makes it possible to combine working full-time with studying. 

*PgCert—ranging from one to three academic years. PDip—ranging from one to five academic years.

Applications and Selections

* Please note that we are no longer accepting applications as the programme is not running in September 2017.

Applications for the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.

Who Teaches this Course

Lecturers from the School of Nursing and Midwifery in collaboration with clinical practitioners as appropriate (see www.nuigalway.ie/nursing-midwifery/Staff/).

Requirements and Assessment

Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and online participation.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

  • Be a registered nurse or midwife on the Register maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
  • Hold an active nursing registration.
  • Work in a clinical area where he/she is able to develop the clinical skills required to meet the learning outcomes of his/her chosen module.
  • Meet any other specified module entry requirements.

For the modules on offer and their specific entry requirements if applicable click here.


Additional Requirements

Duration

1 year, part-time minimum but must be completed within a maximum of 3 years (PgCert)/5 years (PDip).

Next start date

This programme will not be running in September 2017.

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

10 (minimum)

Closing Date

This programme is no longer accepting applications.

Next start date

This programme will not be running in September 2017.

NFQ level

Mode of study

Blended Learning

ECTS weighting

30 PgCert, 60 PDip

Award

CAO

PAC code

GYM65 (PgCert)
GYM66 (PDip)

Course Outline

* Please note that this programme will not be running in September 2017.

The Postgraduate Diploma (Nursing) (60 credits) is comprised of the following modules: "Using Research in Practice" and "Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice" and any four modules of your choice from the list of modules on offer (see http://www.nuigalway.ie/nursing-midwifery/Postgraduate/pca.html for details on the modules on offer).  If you have completed a Professional Credit Award (PCA) or stand-alone module or a Postgraduate Certificate (Nursing) or equivalent apply for “Recognition of Prior Learning” to gain exemption/credit from corresponding programme modules.

The Postgraduate Certificate (Nursing) (30 credits) is comprised of the following modules: "Using Research in Practice" or "Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice" and any two modules of your choice from the list of modules on offer (see http://www.nuigalway.ie/nursing-midwifery/Postgraduate/pca.html for details on the modules on offer).  If you have completed a Professional Credit Award (PCA) or stand-alone module apply for “Recognition of Prior Learning” to gain exemption/credit from corresponding programme modules.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

This programme gives student opportunities to hone their knowledge and skills while working in the changing and demanding environment of the healthcare services and enhances their possibilities for career development.

Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€

Fees: Tuition

€

Fees: Student levy

€

Fees: Non EU

€

Find out More

Lorraine Mee
School of Nursing & Midwifery
T +353 91 492 830
E lorraine.mee@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/nursing/

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