Nursing - Neonatal Nursing MSc / Postgraduate Diploma
Advance your clinical nursing expertise with a specialised Master's pathway in neonatal care at University College Cork.
Best for:Best for registered general nurses, children's nurses, or midwives with clinical experience seeking specialization in neonatal nursing.
Overview
This specialised Master's programme at University College Cork offers a comprehensive clinical pathway in neonatal nursing, combining rigorous academic study with practical healthcare experience. Designed for registered nurses and midwives, the curriculum integrates theoretical learning with dedicated clinical practice. Students participate in supervised specialist placements requiring active engagement in neonatal healthcare environments. Upon successful completion, graduates earn an advanced qualification supporting leadership and specialized practice in neonatal care.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework and clinical requirements across the structured academic programme
- Engage in specialized clinical practice within a neonatal healthcare setting for a minimum of 19.5 hours per week
- Collaborate with clinical preceptors and facilitators to enhance patient care and professional development
- Fulfill module assessments, examinations, and clinical competency evaluations
- Demonstrate integration of evidence-based nursing theories into neonatal clinical practice
Requirements
Degree required: Active professional registration as a Registered General Nurse, Registered Children's Nurse, or Registered Midwife
Degree offered: MSc in Nursing (Neonatal Nursing) / Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
Language: English; non-native speakers must meet university-approved English language requirements
Instruction: English
- Active professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or eligibility to hold such registration
- Minimum of six months of post-registration clinical experience excluding courses
- Minimum of six months of specific experience in the neonatal nursing pathway
- Written employer support ensuring employment in the specialist area for at least 19.5 hours weekly during the programme
- Arranged clinical support structures including a designated Clinical Preceptor or Clinical Facilitator
- Applicants must hold active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for it
- Must have the required clinical practice experience and structured employer support
- International applicants must meet non-entry requirements and qualification equivalence standards
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30 · open until filled
Submit your application through the official university application portal. Ensure you upload all necessary documentation including proof of registration and written employer support. Early application is strongly advised as places are filled on a rolling basis.
- CV
- Professional registration certificate
- Written evidence of support from Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager
- Academic transcripts
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