Nursing / Professional Studies - Sligo St. Angela's

The aim of this programme is to facilitate health professionals to develop and augment their knowledge and skills in a manner conducive to the development of their professional practice and become skilled in research and evidence-based practice methodology. The Postgraduate Diploma in Science phase provides a flexible format allowing students to choose from a suite of modules that are relevant to their own clinical and professional practice development. The multi-disciplinary nature of the programme mirrors the current and desired approach to health and social care delivery.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for allied healthcare professionals or midwives interested in advancing their understanding of research and evidence-based practice methodologies. The programme will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to avail of a variety of employment opportunities in the acute and community setting.

What will I study?

Postgraduate Diploma:

Advanced Research Skills (M)

Healthcare Ethics (M)

Quality and Healthcare Management (E)

Therapeutic Communication (E)

Behaviours that Challenge (E)

Autism (E)

Eating Disorders in Adults and Adolescents (E)

Assessing and Managing Clients Presenting Following Self-Harm (E)

Early Intervention for People Who Experience First Episode Psychosis (E)

Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (E)

Fundamentals of Coaching and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours (E)

Historical Perspectives in Disability Studies (E)

Principles of Healthcare Leadership (E)



Master of Health Science:

Research Dissertation Practicum (M)



(E) = Elective Module, (M) = Mandatory

Applicants must be registered as a nurse on the Register held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Applicants will normally have gained a primary degree (health science/ studies or social science/studies related) Level 8 or evidence of equivalent academic credits. Applicants must also be currently employed in healthcare either in: clinical practice/ management/ research / education. For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

3 or 4 years part-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

A 10-credit module has a 20 hour per week workload and this includes class time, online directed work, self-directed work and assessment preparation/



On-Campus Attendance

In the Postgraduate Diploma phase, students undertake directed work and attend 2-4 seminar days per module on campus. In the Master of Health Science phase, students attend 3-4 seminar days per semester online.

Progression Pathways

Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.