Overview

This Advanced Practice (Nursing or Midwifery) programme from University College Cork is a 2-year programme, approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, involving academic and practice learning and assessment. The programme is designed to recognise relevant prior learning of applicants and includes a number of exit routes for those who have completed learning towards registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Midwife Practitioner previously. Our aim, through the delivery of this programme, is to facilitate the needs of the students, whilst promoting excellence in nursing or midwifery practice and leadership.

Skills and Careers Information

This programme will enable students to develop skills and competence in advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and scholarship. Students who successfully complete this programme will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife Prescriber and a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner or a Registered Advanced Midwife Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). This will open career opportunities in expansion of clinical practice in current or future roles as well as in advanced nursing or midwifery practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systematic Approach to Assessing and Evaluating Patients

Professional, Ethical, Legal and Communication Issues Informing Nurse and Midwife Prescribing and Clinical Practicum

Holistic Approach to Prescribing Medicinal Products and Clinical Practicum

Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals

Decision Making, and Advanced Practice Professional roles

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

110 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Nursing Midwifery View 64 other Masters in Nursing in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a minimum of a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8, or equivalent) in Nursing or Midwifery or equivalent.

Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

The candidate must have three years’ recent post registration clinical experience in nursing/midwifery (within the past 5 years) with the equivalent of one-year full-time experience in the specific area of practice.

Provide evidence of support from an employer and a completed Site Declaration Form

If required to complete the Nurse/Midwife Prescribing of Medicinal Products part of the programme, provide nomination and confirmation of a designated medical practitioner/mentor

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13200 EUR / year

≈ 13200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6300 EUR / year

≈ 6300 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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

Funding

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