Overview

The goal is to provide experienced, dedicated healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills in wound healing and tissue repair to ensure the highest quality of care for patients. Lecturers and facilitators on this course are recognised for their expertise nationally and internationally through research, education and clinical practice.

Unique features of this Wound Healing and Tissue Repair programme at University of Galway include the multidisciplinary approach. It is the first Level 9 course in skills development and competency in compression therapy and Doppler technique. The lecturers are internationally recognised for their expertise in this field.

Careers

Students at National University of Ireland, Galway graduating from this Wound Healing and Tissue Repair programme will be able to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in the area of wound healing and tissue repair. As wound management crosses many disciplines, the career path will vary according to the discipline. In the field of nursing, this programme will support nurses’ application for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability (but does not guarantee that such an appointment will be made).

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Service Improvement

Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice

Management of venous leg ulceration

Advanced Research Methods

Management of Diabetic Foot Disease

Advanced Wound Care Management

Vascular Disease

Research Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Medicine Health Administration Health Sciences View 109 other Masters in Health Sciences in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold an honours bachelor‘s degree at NFQ Level 8 in a healthcare profession. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9.

Hold current registration with their relevant governing body in Ireland, for example, NMBI, CORU, IMC;

Be currently employed in healthcare;

Have a minimum of six months’ clinical experience in an appropriate setting since qualification;

Students taking the Venous Leg Ulceration module [NU6104] must be in a position to work with clinicians providing care for patients with venous leg ulceration in a hospital or community setting, including the application of compression therapy and recording of Doppler ultrasound.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17500 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

7500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7500 EUR per year during 24 months.

Fees: EU: €3,250 (Yr 2)

Living costs for Galway

800 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Wound Healing and Tissue Repair.

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Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Galway

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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