Nursing - Perinatal Mental Health
Advance your career by supporting families and healthcare professionals with specialised perinatal mental health training.
Best for:Best for registered healthcare professionals seeking specialised expertise in perinatal mental health.
Overview
The Master of Perinatal Mental Health programme at the University of Limerick is designed to empower healthcare professionals to address perinatal mental health issues effectively. Delivered on a part-time blended timetable tailored for working practitioners, the curriculum deepens clinical knowledge and collaborative competencies. Students engage in structured coursework aimed at improving parental and family outcomes during the perinatal period. Applicants are expected to meet professional registration criteria and academic prerequisites, with flexible entry pathways available via Recognition of Prior Learning.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced coursework focused on perinatal mental health theory and practice
- Collaborate with peers and clinical practitioners to evaluate family-centered care strategies
- Complete assignments and assessments evaluating mental health interventions in clinical settings
- Engage in blended learning activities including lectures, workshops, and practical modules
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a related discipline
Degree offered: Master's Degree (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Recognised health-related professional qualification
- Current professional registration with a relevant regulatory professional body
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and professional experience in healthcare
- Hold a bachelor's degree at NFQ Level 8 or demonstrate equivalent prior learning via RPL
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How to apply
Interested candidates should review the entry criteria and prepare their application materials. Applications are submitted online through the university's graduate admissions portal following the institutional guidelines.
- CV
- BSc transcripts
- Professional registration proof
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