Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Health Sciences in Intensive Care Nursing
A specialist qualification for registered nurses in intensive care through a flexible, blended learning format.
Best for:Best for registered nurses currently working in intensive care units seeking advanced clinical specialization.
Overview
The University of Galway offers a specialized programme in Intensive Care Nursing designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their clinical expertise. The curriculum is delivered through a flexible, blended learning model that accommodates working professionals. Students may pursue a Postgraduate Diploma or progress to a Master of Health Sciences degree. Applicants are expected to be currently employed in an intensive care setting and must secure support from their Director of Nursing.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced clinical training focused on intensive care nursing standards.
- Participate in blended learning activities combining online and on-campus components.
- Maintain active clinical practice in an intensive care setting throughout the programme.
- Complete required specialist modules to achieve the Postgraduate Diploma or Master's qualification.
- Coordinate with clinical supervisors to ensure professional development goals are met.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification.
Degree offered: Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Health Sciences
Language: English proficiency required for academic and clinical study.
Instruction: English
- Current registration as a nurse on the General division of the NMBI register.
- Minimum of six months of post-registration clinical experience.
- Current employment in an intensive care specialist area.
- Minimum of six months of clinical experience specifically in intensive care.
- Written support from a Director of Nursing for the programme duration.
- Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Must be currently working in Ireland in an intensive care unit.
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the University of Galway online application portal. Candidates should ensure they have all required documentation, including proof of registration and employer support, ready for upload.
- Proof of NMBI registration
- Written support from Director of Nursing
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of clinical experience
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