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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Postgraduate
Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Courses
Our postgraduate programmes are designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to achieve your personal and professional ambitions. Whether you're looking to expand your role or make a greater impact in healthcare, our flexible learning options will support your journey. Stay up to date by joining our mailing list.
Choose a pathway that works for you
Our suite of Specialist Masters/Postgraduate Diplomas in Health Sciences programmes allow you to complete a full Masters qualification in just two years - the first year focuses on taught modules, while the second year is dedicated to your research thesis.
You also have the option to take a Professional Credit Award which lets you complete stand-alone module(s) relevant to your area of interest.
In addition, we offer a number of postgraduate research programmes.
Why choose postgraduate Nursing at University of Galway?
There are many compelling reasons to take the next step in your nursing career with us. Here’s just a glimpse:
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We have a proud tradition of teaching excellence and are ranked among the Top 100 Nursing Schools Worldwide (QS Rankings).
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Flexible study options designed to fit around your professional and personal commitments.
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Our programmes are competency-based, with clinical content co-developed with healthcare experts.
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We have strong collaborations with HSE partners, who contribute directly to our teaching and programme development.
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A variety of teaching and assessment methods, including continuous assessment, to support different learning styles.
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State-of-the-art onsite teaching facilities, along with a proven track record in delivering high-quality distance learning.
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Recognition of prior learning: You may be eligible for exemptions if you’ve completed equivalent modules elsewhere.
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Hands-on simulated learning experiences in our purpose-built clinical skills suites.
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Course Name | Course Code | College/school | Key Words |
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Advanced Practice Midwifery (MSc) | MSC-MWAPN | Nursing & Midwifery | nursing, midwifery, advanced practice |
Nursing: Emergency Care (PDip/MHSc) | MHSC-EMCA | School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
Nursing: Intensive Care (PDip/MHSc) | MHSC-INCA | School of Nursing and Midwifery | Critical Care, Intensive Care, Critical care nursing, ICU, ICU Nurse |
Children's Palliative Care/Complex Care (PDip/MHSc) | MHSC-CPCC | School of Nursing and Midwifery | nursing, nuigalway, palliative care, children, complex care, high-dependency, intensive care, complex, life-threatening, conditions, new, child, adolescents, adolescence, childhood, infancy, baby, nurse, cancer, neonatal, disability, oncology, hospital, hospice, |
Nursing: Certificate in Nurse/Midwife Prescribing | CERT-NMPS (September intake); CERT-NMPJ (January intake) | School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
Nursing: Oncology and Haematology (PDip/MHSc) | MHSC-ONCO | School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
Wound Healing and Tissue Repair (PDip/Master) | MHSC-WHTR | School of Nursing and Midwifery | wound, healing, tissue, repair, postgradudate, health sciences, Advanced Wound Care Management, Diabetic Foot Disease, Management of Venous Leg Ulceration, Vascular Disease, Dressing Selection, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Palliative wound care, Pressure Ulceration, Skin tears, Venous ulceration, tissue viability, chronic wounds, wound care, doppler technique, compression bandaging, compression therapy |
Nursing Education (PDip) | PGDN-ED | School of Nursing and Midwifery | taught, postgraduate, programme, course, nui galway, education, nursing, 1pne1 |
Obesity (Nursing) (MHSc/PDip) | MHSC-OBN; PGD-OBN | Nursing & MIdwifery | Obesity, Nursing, Bariatric, Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Health Promotion, Research, Diet, Nutrition, Exercise, Physical Activity |
Nursing: Acute Medicine (PDip/MHSc) | MHSC-AMED | School of Nursing and Midwifery | Acute Medical Assessment Unit, Acute Medicine, Postgraduate Diploma, Nursing, Short stay |