| Course Name |
Chronic Illness Management |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
GYM58 GYM59 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
Master of Health Sciences |
| Application Date |
WHEN TO APPLY:
NUI Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. |
| PAC Application Information |
PAC CODE(S): GYM58 (full-time); GYM59 (part-time) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year, full-time; 2 years, part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements
This course is open to qualified health professionals (doctor, midwife, nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, speech & language therapist, other) currently registered with their relevant professional body and actively involved in clinical practice. Candidates must have secured a final grade of at least Second Class Honours in their primary degree, or hold a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9). |
| Number of Places |
6 (minimum) |
| Comment |
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. The programme is offered through blended learning, a combination of online and face-to-face learning and teaching.
2. This innovative and flexible approach makes it possible for students to combine working fulltime with studying.
3. The course is recognised for external CPD by the Irish College of General Practitioners, and has received Category 2 approval from An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais. |
| Course Content |
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This Master of Health Sciences programme is aimed at preparing you to engage in chronic illness prevention and management. It will prepare you as a health professional to work collaboratively with clients and each other to deliver the H...
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This Master of Health Sciences programme is aimed at preparing you to engage in chronic illness prevention and management. It will prepare you as a health professional to work collaboratively with clients and each other to deliver the HSE’s Transformation Programme, deliver care in line with the “share care model” for chronic illness, and effectively contribute to the delivery of self management enhancing programmes.
The programme is multidisciplinary and welcomes applications from healthcare professionals from the wider multidisciplinary team (including medical doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, occupational and speech and language therapists).
Modules, Semester 1:
Critical Issues in Chronic Illness, Literature-based Research Skills, Option.
Modules, Semester 2:
Effective Chronic Illness Management Strategies for Healthcare Professionals, Health Research Methods, Option.
Module, Semester 3:
Research Dissertation (original research on a relevant topic).
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Career opportunities
Graduates will have an opportunity to lead and contribute to chronic illness prevention and management services in community and hospital settings. Graduates may also opt to progress to PhD programmes in Ireland and abroad. |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr Mary O’Hara
T: +353 91 493 684
E: mary.ohara@nuigalway.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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