Nursing - Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice
Advance your career in specialist mental health nursing through this practice-integrated Master's programme at University College Cork.
Best for:Best for registered psychiatric nurses with clinical experience seeking a specialist Master's qualification.
Overview
The Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice programme at University College Cork is designed for registered psychiatric nurses seeking to elevate their clinical expertise. Structured around the five core roles of the clinical nurse specialist and grounded in recovery-oriented principles, the curriculum integrates academic study with concurrent clinical practice. Students undertake a flexible pathway leading to either a Postgraduate Diploma or a Master's degree in Nursing. Applicants must maintain active professional registration and secure ongoing clinical support from an authorized nurse manager for the duration of their studies.
What you'll do
- Participate in taught modules and clinical coursework aligned with the specialist mental health nursing curriculum
- Engage in a minimum of 18.75 hours per week of practical work within the relevant specialist mental health area
- Collaborate with assigned clinical preceptors and clinical facilitators to support professional learning in practice
- Complete clinical assessments and academic assignments required for the Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree
Requirements
Degree required: Active registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse on the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or eligibility for equivalent registration
Degree offered: Master's (MSc) in Nursing / Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
Language: English; non-native speakers must meet university-approved English language entry standards
Instruction: English
- Minimum of six months of post-registration nursing experience excluding courses
- Minimum of six months of specific clinical experience in the mental health specialty pathway
- Secured structured clinical placement working at least 18.75 hours per week in the relevant specialist area
- Written backing from a Director of Nursing or authorized Nurse Manager confirming practice release and clinical preceptorship support
- Must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Must have the required clinical practice experience and structured institutional support for the duration of the programme
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30 · open until filled
Submit your application through the official university online postgraduate application portal before the closing date. Ensure you include all necessary supporting documentation, including written evidence of employer support from your Director of Nursing. Early application is strongly advised as places are limited.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Written evidence of support from Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager
- Proof of professional registration
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