Nursing - Perinatal Mental Health
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University of Limerick

Nursing - Perinatal Mental Health

Key Fact:
The MSc programme incorporates an interdisciplinary approach in its delivery and will facilitate inter-professional learning, education and collaboration, and has been developed in response to the National and International focus for education and training for healthcare professionals in PMH.

Subjects taught

Programme Content
Year 1
Autumn Semester
• Health Research Methods - Methodology
• Supporting Perinatal Mental Health
• Leading and Managing Practice

Spring Semester
• Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare
• Therapeutic Engagement
• Perinatal Bereavement and Loss

Year 2
Autumn Semester
• Dissertation 1

Spring Semester
• Dissertation 2

Entry requirements

Students would normally possess a primary degree (Minimum 2.2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the (RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery. Students must hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and current professional registration with relevant regulatory professional body.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications set by the University of Limerick.

The MSc in Perinatal Mental Health will be offered as a full time programme but taken on a part time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one.

Application dates

How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.

What to Upload with your Application:

Standard Degree Applicants / Include with your application

Full degree transcript and certificates/awards

Copy of current professional registration with relevant regulatory professional body

A copy of birth certificate/passport

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts

English language competency certificate

Recognized Prior Learning Applicants / who do not meet standard entry requirements / Include with your application

A copy of birth certificate/passport

A copy of current professional registration with relevant regulatory professional body

1000 word typed Recognized Prior Learning Statement

Copies of all certificates or diploma's as part of prior learning to date

Duration

2 Years Full Time

The MSc in Perinatal Mental Health will be offered as a full time programme but taken on a part time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    PgDip/MSc

  • Qualifications

    Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ),Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Part time,Daytime

  • Apply to

    Course provider