1. National University of Ireland Galway NUIG
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  4. Postgraduate Diploma (Advanced Practice Midwifery)

Postgraduate Diploma (Advanced Practice Midwifery)

1 Year On Campus Diploma Program

National University of Ireland Galway NUIG

Program Overview

Advanced Practice curriculum is reflective of contemporary trends, policy, and developments concerning the profession of midwifery, health care practices, legislative and regulatory requirements and the societal and demographic changes and associated healthcare needs.Within the programme, the student initially focuses on attaining the knowledge, competencies, and skills for midwife prescribing and the core theoretical perspectives underpinning clinical decision-making, good governance, leadership, and research awareness. Standardised modules are included to support the development of core and specialist knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Program Key Stats

€13690 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 13th Jul


95%

Eligibility Criteria


6.5
88

Additional Information & Requirements

Have a master's degree in midwifery or equivalent.Hold current active registration on midwives division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).A copy of current NMBI registrations (e.g., RGN, RM, RNP, RNID, RPN, PHN, RCN as required) (NMBI 2017 & 2018).Evidence of academic achievements including copies of all academic transcripts from completed educational courses.Copies of official awards (parchments) from completed educational courses.Evidence of current clinical specialist area. A completed Site Declaration Form signed by the Director of Midwifery and Medical Mentor. IELTS score of 6.5 overall 

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