Study PG Dip / MSc in Nursing - Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice at University College Cork in Ireland,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice Diploma/Masters programme is offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University College Cork.We invite and challenge Mental Health nurses to think critically and creatively about how they, and their organisations work with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. This programme places a strong emphasis on how Mental Health nurses can most effectively translate knowledge and skills into practiceThe Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice programme is organised within the parameters of the five roles of the clinical nurse specialist and is underpinned by the principles and values of recovery. The modules in this course focus on developing proficiency in research, ethics, the application of advanced assessment skills, a range of psycho-social interventions, and the principles of leadership, management and practice development.We deliver this programme using an innovative blended learning model which includes online and face-to-face teaching and learning. This will facilitate mental health nurses in engaging with lifelong personal and professional development through flexible modes of learning.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

€16,300.00 (US$ 17,469) per year

On Campus Accommodation - €700 - €900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCC Campus

College Road,

Cork,

T12 K8AF, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for this MSc in Nursing, including the Postgraduate Diploma exit route, should normally:Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways. For the Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice Pathway, applicants must be Registered Psychiatric Nurses;Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways. For the Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice Pathway, applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for;Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager stating:(a) The applicant will be working in the relevant specialist area for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 18.75 hours a week(b) They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements(c) A Clinical Preceptor and/or Clinical Facilitator can support learning in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.

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