Expand+CLOSING DATE Applications now closed for 2021

UCC is using a new application system for postgraduate courses from November 2020.

You will no longer need to use the Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC) application system (except in the case of ...

Hide-CLOSING DATE Applications now closed for 2021

UCC is using a new application system for postgraduate courses from November 2020.

You will no longer need to use the Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC) application system (except in the case of the Postgraduate Masters in Education) to apply for a UCC course.

The UCC application portal is now open for admission September 2021

1. Choose Course
Firstly choose your course. Applicants can apply for up to two courses under one application. Details of taught courses are available on our online prospectus.

2. Apply Online
Once you have chosen your course you can apply online at the online application portal. Applicants will need to apply before the course closing date. There is a non-refundable €50 application fee for all courses apart from the Education - Professional Master of Education - (Secondary School/Post-Primary Teacher Training) which has a €100 application fee.

Note: Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing must apply on the PAC website when the programme opens for applications.

3. Gather Supporting Documents
Scanned copies of the following documents will need to be uploaded to the online application portal in support of your application. Applicants may need to produce the original documents if you are accepted onto a course and register at UCC.

- Original qualification documents listed on your application including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC
- Any supplementary items requested for your course.

Please log into the online application portal for more details.

4. Application processing timeline
Our online application portal opens for applications for most courses in early November of each year. Check specific course details.

5. Rounds
For courses that are in the rounds system (Irish and EU applicants), please check the rounds closing dates below.

The closing date for non-EU applications is 30 June

* Closing Date:
EU Applicants: UCC operates a rounds closing date system for the majority of postgraduate taught courses, which means offers are made four times a year on a rolling basis. Some courses have one specific closing date, please check your course prospectus page for this information.

The UCC rounds closing dates for postgraduate taught courses are below. Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Deadline for receipt of full applications: Offers will be made:
- For all completed applications received by January 11th 2021 Offers will be made by January 25th 2021
- For all completed applications received by March 1st 2021 Offers will be made by March 15th 2021
- For all completed applications received by May 4th 2021 Offers will be made by May 18th 2021
- For all completed applications received by July 1st 2021 Offer will be made by July 15th 2021
- After July late applications may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for any courses that have remaining capacity.

Non-EU Applicants: Information for Non-EU applicants may be found on the International Office Website.

Additional Requirements (All Applicants)
Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.

In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.

Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.

Please enter the names and email addresses of 2 referees.

Questions on how to apply?
Please use our web enquiry form to contact us.

Expand+Applicants must be registered as a general nurse (RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

The HSE requires that applicants are required to have 6 months post registration experience as an RGN within the past 3 years, working a minim...

Hide-Applicants must be registered as a general nurse (RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

The HSE requires that applicants are required to have 6 months post registration experience as an RGN within the past 3 years, working a minimum of 78 hours per month. Verification will be required on application.

The application form and interview is competency based.

English Language Requirements

Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university approved English language requirements available here.

For applicants with qualifications completed outside of Ireland

Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements, please find our grades comparison by country here.

International/non-EU applicants

For full details of the non-EU application procedure please visit our how to apply pages for international students. In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.

Not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above.

For more information please contact the International Office.

Additional Requirements
The next programme will commence on 8th March 2021.

Recruitment is through the HSE National Recruitment Service. See https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/job-search/nursing/midwifery/ for details.
Potential applicants are advised to check this website for application details and closing dates. The closing date for applications for 2021 and supporting documentation will be 12 noon Friday 07/08/2020.
Late applications will not be accepted.
The HSE requires that applicants are required to have 6 months post registration experience as an RGN within the past 3 years, working a minimum of 78 hours per month. Verification will be required on application. The application form and interview is competency based.

Expand+Course Outline

The Higher Diploma in Midwifery is now closed for applications for 2021. Please check the HSE website for further information https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/job-search/nursing/midwifery/

This is an 18-month programme for Regis...

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The Higher Diploma in Midwifery is now closed for applications for 2021. Please check the HSE website for further information https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/job-search/nursing/midwifery/

This is an 18-month programme for Registered General Nurses that leads to a Higher Diploma in Midwifery and registration as a midwife (RM) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

The programme is full time and is offered in partnership with Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH). Successful applicants will have EU Fees paid by the HSE subject to certain conditions. Students receive an 18-month contract of employment with CUMH and as an employee of the maternity services, must meet certain contractual obligations. Details will be provided in the contract of employment under the HSE Midwifery Sponsorship arrangements.

The theoretical component of the programme is delivered over 26 weeks with lectures in UCC and CUMH.

The practice component consists of 52 weeks of midwifery practice which includes annual leave. Midwifery practice includes a 24-hour cycle of care for mothers and babies therefore student midwives work day and night duty including weekends.

The 18 month programme meets the EU Directive for midwifery education programmes in Ireland. For those who wish to register as a midwife in other EU countries, under EU regulations, a further 12 months of practice as a qualified midwife is required.

Why Choose This Course
The course works towards developing a thinking, analytical, questioning midwife, who has an interest in learning and who can fully exploit the learning advantages of working within a midwifery environment. The course is student-based and designed to equip you with the clinical skills and theoretical knowledge needed by qualified midwives to provide high quality woman-centred care both in Ireland and internationally. Graduates will have an excellent theoretical framework which will ensure safe evidence-based autonomous midwifery practice.

Placement or Study Abroad Information
Students have an opportunity to gain experience in an area relevant to midwifery practice locally, nationally or internationally during a one week elective placement. This week is self-funded.

Expand+Students take 90 credits.

Year 1 (duration nine months) largely focuses on the role and activities of the midwife in providing care to healthy mothers and babies.

Part A

NU5093 Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Neonate 1 (10 credits)
NU5095 Sup...

Hide-Students take 90 credits.

Year 1 (duration nine months) largely focuses on the role and activities of the midwife in providing care to healthy mothers and babies.

Part A

NU5093 Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Neonate 1 (10 credits)
NU5095 Supporting Mothers during Pregnancy and Parenthood (10 credits)
NU5057 Professionalism for Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU5058 Health Promotion for Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU5073 Evidence Based Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
SS5806 Social Policy and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
Part B

NU5088 Midwifery Practice I (10 credits)

Year 2 (duration nine months) develops from this and challenges midwifery practice in a variety of settings.

Part A

NU5043 Ethics for Midwives (5 credits)
NU5059 Childbirth and the Neonate II (10 credits)
NU5096 Normal Childbirth: Issues and Debates (5 credits)
NU6005 Research Methods (10 credits)
Part B

NU5089 Midwifery Practice II (10 credits)
Fitness to Practise

This programme is subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy - full details may be found here

Modules

Further details on the modules listed above can be found in our book of modules. Any modules listed above are indicative of the current set of modules for this course but are subject to change from year to year.

University Calendar

You can find the full academic content for the current year of any given course in our University Calendar.

Expand+Skills and Careers Information

Midwives are expected to be responsive to the changing needs of women and their families and therefore need an educational input that positively influences their practice and develops their sense of autonomy. This co...

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Midwives are expected to be responsive to the changing needs of women and their families and therefore need an educational input that positively influences their practice and develops their sense of autonomy. This course sets out to achieve this while meeting and maintaining the professional and practice requirements for post-registration midwifery education. You will be prepared to be proactive as a midwife in effecting change that will benefit mothers and babies.