Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master/PDip in Health Sciences (Perioperative) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,500
(c. USD20,225.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program is tailored for registered nurses seeking to specialize in Perioperative Nursing. The full-time course spans two calendar years, with instruction delivered through a blended learning approach. This innovative method combines in-person and online education, with the majority of coursework accessible via Blackboard—an interactive platform that links students directly to university resources from their home computers. Participants must attend 12 days of on-site workshops throughout the program. The curriculum consists of six integrated theory/practice modules, each emphasizing the application of concepts to clinical settings. Practice placements enable students to implement newly acquired knowledge, bridging the gap between theory and real-world nursing.
Approved by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), this clinically focused program enhances specialized skill development.
Instruction is delivered through a blended format, merging digital and in-person learning experiences.
This flexible educational model allows professionals to balance full-time employment with academic advancement.
Career Prospects
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative) is a Level 9 qualification on the National Framework, aligned with NMBI standards. Designed for Registered General Nurses in perioperative settings, it equips participants with specialized knowledge, technical competencies, and clinical judgment for delivering exceptional patient care. The curriculum explores patient-centered approaches, evidence-based protocols, and safety enhancement while covering physiological principles, anatomical knowledge, ethical-legal considerations, and surgical procedures. This comprehensive theoretical foundation in perioperative nursing opens diverse professional pathways.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Be a registered nurse on the General division of the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI);
- Have a minimum of six months’ post-registration experience (exclusive of post-registration courses);
- Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e., theatre (perioperative setting) and have as a minimum six months’ clinical experience in this specialist area;
- Provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing for the duration of the programme;
- Have an honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. 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.
IELTS: 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
17,500