Nursing / Professional Studies - Sligo St. Angela's

The multi-disciplinary nature of the programme is mirroring the current and desired approach to health and social care delivery. Students with an aggregate mark of 60% in this programme may progress to the Master of Health Sciences programme phase.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for social care professionals interested in advancing their understanding of contemporary issues in safe, effective, high quality evidence-based practice. 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.



External Accrediting Body

NMBI Category 2 Approval.

Modules

Quality and Healthcare Management

Therapeutic Communication

Advanced Research Skills

Behaviours that Challenge

Healthcare Ethics

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Eating Disorders in Adults and Adolescents

Assessing and Managing Clients Presenting Following Self-Harm

Early Intervention for People Who Experience First Episode Psychosis

Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Fundamentals of Coaching and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours Historical Perspectives in Disability Studies

Principles of Healthcare Leadership

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.

How to Apply

Before you Apply Before you apply for a flexible learning course at ATU, we recommend that you research your course, through this prospectus and by viewing the course webpage. Please ensure to check the entry requirements and time commitment involved, as these vary from course to course. You will find details on entry requirements on the individual course webpage.



When to Apply

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 webpages.



How to Apply

Applying for a flexible learning course is easy, simply visit the webpage of your chosen course and select the ‘apply now’ button, and follow the steps outlined.



Each campus has it’s own application process and for further information on these processes, please visit atu.ie/apply-now

2 to 3 years, part-time, blended.



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

Students undertake directed work and attend 2-4 seminar days per module on campus.