Trinity College Dublin - Midwifery
Qualification Type : Postgraduate Diploma/Masters
Qualification Letters : PgDip/MSc.
Attendance Options : 1 Year Full-Time OR 2 Years Part-Time
Course Overview/Contact:
The aim of this course is to strengthen and develop the knowledge and skills of participants. The course covers the theory of practice, education, administration and research, and commences with one full study week followed by one study day per week or the equivalent throughout the academic year. There is a written assessment associated with each module of the course. In addition, successful completion of a research dissertation is a requirement in order to achieve the award of M.Sc. Midwifery.
Year One
Commences with a full week in September and thereafter one day per week for the remainder of the academic year.
Year Two
Attendance at workshops throughout the academic year
A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a combination of written and practical assignments.
Course Options:
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Url
http://www.nursing-midwifery.tcd.ie/postgraduate/taught-masters/msc-midwifery.php
Course Coordinator
Caitriona Nic Philibin
Course Email
c.nicphilibin@tcd.ie
Next Intake
September 2017
Closing Date
31st March 2017
Programme Content:
Year One
- NU7203 Advancing the Theoretical Foundations of Nursing/Midwifery (10)
- NU7013 Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare (10)
- NU7005 Ethics and Law in Healthcare (10)
- NU7204 Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare (10)
- NU7205 Advancing Midwifery Practice (10)
- NU7010 Women Centred Maternity Care in Ireland (10)
Year Two
Entry Requirements:
- Registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and
- a minimum of one year full-time recent clinical midwifery practice or equivalent since registration as a midwife and
- An honours degree in midwifery or a related discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualification or
- Otherwise satisfy the course committee that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.
