Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Wound Healing and Tissue Repair) 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 designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to handle complex wound healing and tissue repair challenges within their professional boundaries. Its objective is to offer seasoned, committed practitioners comprehensive training in wound care and tissue regeneration to deliver optimal patient outcomes. Course instructors and facilitators are nationally and internationally acclaimed for their contributions to research, education, and clinical practice.
Distinctive aspects of this program include its interdisciplinary focus. It stands as the first Level 9 qualification focusing on proficiency development in compression therapy and Doppler assessment. The teaching faculty are globally respected authorities in this specialty.
Career Prospects
Graduates of this program will advance their clinical expertise in wound healing and tissue restoration. Since wound care spans multiple medical fields, career trajectories will differ by specialization. For nursing professionals, this qualification strengthens applications for Clinical Nurse Specialist positions in Tissue Viability (though appointment isn't automatically assured).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must:
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. Please consult the professional credit awards 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.
IELTS - 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component.
TOEFL IBT - 88 overall 20-23 Listening, 20-22 Speaking, 24-26 Writing, 19-23 Reading
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. Please consult the professional credit awards 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.
IELTS - 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component.
TOEFL IBT - 88 overall 20-23 Listening, 20-22 Speaking, 24-26 Writing, 19-23 Reading
Tuition
EUR
17,500