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2011/ 2012

Carol BurkeSchool of Nursing & Midwifery, NUIG2011/ 2012

Marks and Standards

Table of ContentsBachelor of Nursing Science (General)...................................................................................................5Year 1 (2011 Intake)................................................................................................................................51NG1.......................................................................................................................................................5Year 2 (2010 intake)................................................................................................................................82NG1 & 2NG3........................................................................................................................................8Year 3 (2009 Intake)..............................................................................................................................103NG1 & 3NG3......................................................................................................................................10Year 4 (2008 Intake)..............................................................................................................................124NG1 & 4 NG3.....................................................................................................................................12Bachelor of Nursing Science (Psychiatric.............................................................................................14Year 1 (2011 Intake)..............................................................................................................................141NG2.....................................................................................................................................................14Year 2 (2010 Intake)..............................................................................................................................162NG2.....................................................................................................................................................16Year 3 (2009 Intake)..............................................................................................................................183NG2.....................................................................................................................................................18Year 4 (2008 Intake)..............................................................................................................................204NG2.....................................................................................................................................................20Bachelor of Midwifery Sciences Programme........................................................................................22Year 1(2011 intake)...............................................................................................................................221BWS1..................................................................................................................................................22Year 2 (2010 Intake)..............................................................................................................................242BWS1..................................................................................................................................................24Year 3 (2009 Intake)..............................................................................................................................263BWS1..................................................................................................................................................26Year 4 (2008 Intake)..............................................................................................................................284BWS1..................................................................................................................................................28Bachelor of Nursing Science (International).........................................................................................30Year 1 (2011 Intake)..............................................................................................................................301NG4.....................................................................................................................................................30Year 2....................................................................................................................................................322NG4.....................................................................................................................................................32Year 3....................................................................................................................................................343NG4.....................................................................................................................................................34Year 4....................................................................................................................................................364NG4.....................................................................................................................................................36Certificate in Nursing............................................................................................................................381CNP1...................................................................................................................................................38Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing.......................................................................................................40

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1PCS1....................................................................................................................................................40Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency Care)...........................................................................421PEC1....................................................................................................................................................42Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency Care)...........................................................................441PEC2....................................................................................................................................................44Part Time Year 2 (2010 Intake).............................................................................................................462PEC2....................................................................................................................................................46Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Intensive care)...............................................................................481PDI1.....................................................................................................................................................48Part Time Year 1 (2011 Intake).............................................................................................................501PDI2.....................................................................................................................................................50Part Time Year 2 (2010 Intake).............................................................................................................522PDI2.....................................................................................................................................................52Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative)................................................................................54(2011 Intake).........................................................................................................................................54Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative)................................................................................56Part Time Year 1 (2011 Intake).............................................................................................................56Part Time Year 2 (2010 Intake).............................................................................................................582PDP2....................................................................................................................................................58Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing.........................................................................................................60(Mental Health, Community and Inpatient Acute Care).......................................................................601PMC1...................................................................................................................................................60(Part Time 2011 Intake).........................................................................................................................621PMC2...................................................................................................................................................622PMC2...................................................................................................................................................64Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)......................................................................................66(2011 Intake).........................................................................................................................................66Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)......................................................................................68(Part time Year 1) (2011 Intake)..........................................................................................................681PDO2...................................................................................................................................................682PDO2...................................................................................................................................................70Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care)..............................................................................721PDL1....................................................................................................................................................72Part-Time Year 1 (2011 Intake)............................................................................................................741PDL2....................................................................................................................................................74Part Time Year 2 (2010 Intake).............................................................................................................762PDL2....................................................................................................................................................76Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing.........................................................................................................78(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing)................................................................................................781PMP1...................................................................................................................................................78Year 1 Part Time (2011 Intake).............................................................................................................80

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1PMP2...................................................................................................................................................80Year 2 Part Time (2010 Intake).............................................................................................................822PMP2...................................................................................................................................................82Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing.........................................................................................................84(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing with Prescribing)....................................................................84Year 1 Part Time (2011 Intake).............................................................................................................86Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Public Health Nursing)..................................................................881PDH1...................................................................................................................................................88Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)..................................................................................901PDG1...................................................................................................................................................90Part Time Year 1 (2011 Intake).............................................................................................................921PDG2...................................................................................................................................................92Part Time Year 2 (2011 Intake).............................................................................................................942PDG2...................................................................................................................................................94Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Education)......................................................................................961PNE1....................................................................................................................................................96Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Advanced Practice)........................................................................981PMA1..................................................................................................................................................98Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................100(Nursing/Midwifery Education)..........................................................................................................1001HV4...................................................................................................................................................100Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................102(Nursing/Midwifery Education) Year 2..............................................................................................102Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................104(Nursing/Midwifery Education) Year 1..............................................................................................104Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................106(Nursing/Midwifery Education) Year 2..............................................................................................106Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................108(Nursing/Midwifery Education) Year 3..............................................................................................108Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................110(Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery) Year 1.................................................................................110Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................112(Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery) Year 2.................................................................................112Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................114(Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery) Year 1................................................................................114Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................116(Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery) Year 2................................................................................116Master of Health Sciences...................................................................................................................118(Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery) Year 3................................................................................118Master of Health Sciences (Nursing)..................................................................................................1201HV11.................................................................................................................................................120

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Master of Health Sciences (Nursing)..................................................................................................122Year 2..................................................................................................................................................122Master of Health Sciences (Nursing)..................................................................................................124Year 1..................................................................................................................................................124Master of Health Sciences (Nursing)..................................................................................................126Year 2..................................................................................................................................................126Master of Health Sciences (Nursing)..................................................................................................128Year 3..................................................................................................................................................128Master of Health Sciences (Specialist Nursing)..................................................................................130Master of Health Sciences (Midwifery)..............................................................................................132Year 1..................................................................................................................................................132Master of Health Sciences (Midwifery)..............................................................................................134Year 2..................................................................................................................................................134Master of Health Sciences (Midwifery)..............................................................................................136Year 1..................................................................................................................................................136Master of Health Sciences (Midwifery)..............................................................................................138Year 2..................................................................................................................................................138Master of Health Sciences (Midwifery)..............................................................................................140Year 3..................................................................................................................................................140Master of Philosophy (Nursing)..........................................................................................................142Full Time.............................................................................................................................................142Master of Philosophy (Nursing)..........................................................................................................144Part Time.............................................................................................................................................144Master of Philosophy (Nursing)..........................................................................................................146Part Time.............................................................................................................................................146Master of Philosophy (Midwifery)......................................................................................................148Full Time.............................................................................................................................................148Master of Philosophy (Midwifery)......................................................................................................150Part Time.............................................................................................................................................150Master of Philosophy (Midwifery)......................................................................................................152Part Time.............................................................................................................................................152

Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) Year 1 (2011 Intake)

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Course Instance1NG1

Duration of Course 48 Months

Course Type Bachelor NQAI Level Level 8Title (in full) Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) Full/Part Time Full TimeECTS (per yr) 60 ECTS Mode of Study Taught

Marks Marks returned out of 100%Board Meetings 1st Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn Winter

2nd Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn Winter Marks Entry Results will be returned at level 1 (only)

Honours Pass or Fail only at the overall LevelHonours and Pass StandardsPlease choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this course instances

H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 40%

Compensation Rules

Candidates who do not fall below 35 % in 10 ECTS may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to double the deficiency.

Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and / or 2nd SittingAward(where applicable which is final year of programme only)

Based on final year -or- Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student

Final Year alone (100%) of the penultimate year and of the final year

Either of the above to the benefit of the student.

Carrying Forward Yes A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.No

Progression Rules Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year Not Applicable

Special Requirements (where applicable)No longer than three lines

Candidates must pass the following modules outright: The Nature of Nursing, Principles and Practice of Clinical Nursing I, and Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult I. Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.Principles and Practice of Clinical Nursing 1 (NU185) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 40%)and the skills component (pass/fail)In order to pass the first University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme. Candidates who fail to successfully complete the First University Examination within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw.

Overview of Modules, ECTS & Assessments

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Bachelor of Nursing Science (General)

Year 2 (2010 intake)

Course Instance2NG1 & 2NG3

Duration of Course 48 months

Course Type Bachelor NQAI Level Level 8Title (in full) Bachleor of Nursing Science

(General)Full/Part Time Full Time

ECTS (per yr) 60 ECTS Mode of Study TaughtMarks Marks returned out of 100%Board Meetings 1st Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn Winter

2nd Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn WinterMarks Entry Results will be returned at level 1 (only) Honours Honours and Pass StandardsPlease choose the

H1 H2 H21

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Module Title Module Code

Method of Assessment ECTS per module

Considered at which examination board

C/W %

Semesterwhen this is examined

Exam %


The Nature of Nursing NU123 100% Semester 1 5 June

Biological Sciences 1 NU115 100%50% Semester 150% Semester 2

5 June

Principles and Practice of Clinical Nursing 1

NU185 Pass/FailOSCE

Semester 1 100% Semester 1 10 June

Social Sciences 1 NU116 25% Semester 2 75% Semester 2 10 June

Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult 1

NU117 100% Semester 2 5 June

Assessing and Promoting Health 1


Clinical 1 & 2 NU118 100% Semester 2 20 June

Practice Assessment NU129 Pass/Fail Semester 2 June

Total 60

appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this course instances

H22 Pass 40%

Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.Compensation Rules

Candidates who do not fall below 35 % in 5 ECTS may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to double the deficiency. Compensation is not permitted in clinical practice modules. Compensation may only be used to enable a candidate to pass the examination as a whole Honours are removed where a student has Passed the Exam by Compensation.

Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and / or 2nd Sitting

Award(where applicable which is final year of programme only)



Either of the above to the benefit of the studentCarrying Forward

Yes A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.No

Progression Rules

Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year Not Applicable

Special Requirements (where applicable) No longer than three lines

Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise, the maximum mark obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 44%.Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult 2 (NU250) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 40%) and the skills component (pass/fail)In order to pass the second University examination, a candidate must pass both the written and practice assessment as per requirements outlined. In order to proceed to the third year of the course, candidates must pass the second University examination. Candidates who fail to complete the second University Examination successfully within two years of entering second year will be required to withdraw.

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Exam BoardSession

C/W %


Exam %


Biological Sciences 2 NU249 100% 50% Semester 150% Semester 2

5 June

The Nursing Management of Specialist Client Groups 1





NU250 Pass/FailOSCE


Research Methods 1 NU247 100% Semester 2 5 June

Social Sciences 11 NU248 50% Semester 2 50% Semester 2 5 June

Clinical Practice 3 & 4 NU231 100% Semester 2 20 June

Practice Assessment NU220 Pass/Fail Semester 2

Total 60

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Year 3 (2009 Intake)

Course Instance3NG1 & 3NG3

Duration of Course

48 Months

Course Type Bachelor NQAI Level Level 8Title (in full) Bachelor of Nursing Science

(General)Full/Part Time

Full Time

ECTS (per yr) 60 ECTS Mode of Study

Taught




H1H2H21 H22 Pass 40%

Compensation Rules

Compensation is not permitted.





Carrying Forward

Yes A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.No Students taking the programme who fail to complete the module requirements at re sit will be required to complete the year within a further twelve months.

Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise, the maximum mark obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 44%. In order to pass the third University examination, a candidate must pass both the written and practice assessment as per requirements outlined. In order to proceed to the fourth year of the course, candidates must pass the third University examination. Candidates who fail to complete the third University examination successfully within two years of entering the year will be required to withdraw.

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Module Title ModuleCode



C/W %


Exam %


Biological Sciences 111 NU306 100% 50% Semester150% Semester 2

5 June


NU336 100% 50% Semester 150% Semester 2

15 June

Research Methods 11 NU333 100% Semester 1 5 June

Elective Module NU314 100% Semester 1 5 June

Clinical Practice 5 NU323 100% Semester 1 10 June


Social Sciences 111 NU334 100% Semester 2 10 June

Practice Assessment (General)

NU317 Pass/Fail Semester 2 June

Clinical Hours NU399 Pass/Fail Semester 2 June

Total 60



Course Instance4NG1 & 4 NG3

Duration of Course

48 months


(General)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught



Honours Honours Awarded at the Award LevelHonours and Pass StandardsPlease choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this course instances

H1 70%H2 H21 60%H22 50%Pass 40%

Compensation Rules





Final Year alone (100%)50% of the penultimate year and 50% of the final year

Either of the above to the benefit of the student

Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Fourth University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Fourth University Examination within two years of entering the Fourth Year of the programme will be required to withdraw. In order to be eligible for the award of degree candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord Altranais.

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C/W % Semesterwhen this is examined

Exam %



Leadership and Clinical Governance in Nursing and Midwifery


Transition to Professional Practice in Nursing and Midwifery


Clinical Internship NU471 100% Semester 2 20 Autumn

Research Project NU475 100% Semester 2 20 June

Practice Assessment NU470 Pass/Fail Autumn

Clinical Hours NU499 Pass/Fail Autumn

Total 60

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Psychiatric)


Course Instance1NG2



(Psychiatric)Full/Part Time Full Time

ECTS (per yr) 60 ECTS Mode of Study Taught


2nd Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn WinterMarks Entry Results will be returned at level 1 (only) Honours Pass or Fail only at the overall LevelHonours and Pass StandardsPlease choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this course instances

H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 40%

Compensation Rules






Either of the above to the benefit of the studentCarrying Forward Yes A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing

mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.No


Special Requirements (where applicable)

Candidates’ must pass the following modules outright: The Nature of Mental Health Nursing, Principles & Practices of Clinical Mental Health Nursing I and Caring for Mental Health Service Users with Enduring Mental Health Needs 1Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.Principles and Practice of Clinical Nursing 1 (NU185) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 40%)and the skills component (pass/fail)In order to pass the first University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the First University Examination within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw.

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Coursework/Practical

Examination ECTS Examination Board Session

CW % Semester Examined

Exam %

Semester Examined

The Nature of Mental Health Nursing

NU184 100% Semester 1

5 June

Biological Sciences 1

NU115 100% 50% Semester150% Semester2

5 June

Principles & Practices of Clinical Nursing 1

NU185 Pass/FailOSCE

Semester 1

100% Semester 1 10 June

Social Sciences 1 NU116 25% Semester 2


Caring for Mental Health Service Users with Enduring Mental Health Needs 1




5 June

Clinical 1 & 2 NU118 100% Semester 2

20 June

Practice Assessment (PY)

NU138 Pass/Fail Semester 2

June

Total 60


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Course Instance2NG2

Duration of Course

48 months


(Psychiatric)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught


2nd Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn WinterMarks Entry Results will be returned at level 1 (only)


H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 40%

Compensation Rules






Either of the above to the benefit of the studentCarrying Forward


Progression Rules



Candidates’ must pass the following module outright: Introduction to Bio-Psychosocial Interventions. Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Second University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Second University Examination within two years of entering the second year of the programme will be required to withdraw.



Examination

EC

TS

Examination Board Session17 | P a g e


Bachelor of Nursing Science (Psychiatric)Year 3 (2009 Intake)

Course Instance3NG2

Duration of Course

48 Months


(Psychiatric)Full/Part Time Full Time


Marks Marks returned out of 100%Board Meetings 1st Sitting - Summer

2nd Sitting - Autumn Marks Entry Results will be returned at level 1 (only)

Honours Pass or Fail only at the overall levelHonours and Pass Standards




Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and / or 2nd SittingAward Based on final year -or-

Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student Final Year alone (100%)

of the penultimate year and of the final year Either of the above to the benefit of the student.

Carrying Forward

In the case where a candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a mark of 40% or more in one or more modules, the Board may decide to carry these marks forward to all succeeding examinations. Marks carried forward from the first sitting of the examination may count for compensation but marks carried forward to subsequent years do not, except in exceptional circumstances, count for this purpose. Students taking the programme who fail to complete the module requirements at resit will be required to complete the year within a further twelve months

Progression Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year.

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RulesSpecial Requirements

Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise, the maximum mark obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 44%. In order to pass the third University examination, a candidate must pass both the written and practice assessment as per requirements outlined. In order to proceed to fourth year of the course, candidates must pass the third University examination. Candidates who fail to complete the third University examination successfully within two years of entering the year will be required to withdraw.

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Type Coursework/ Practical

Examination

EC

TS

Exa

min

atio

n B

oard

Ses

sion


Exam % Semester Examined

Biological Sciences 111

NU306 Common 50%Semester 150%Semester 2

Semester 2

5 June

Caring for Mental Health Service Users with Specialist Service Needs

NU307 Discipline specific

100% Semester 1 &

Semester 2

15 June

Research Methods II

NU333 Common 100% Semester 1

5 June

Social Sciences 111

NU334 Common 100% Semester 2

10 June

Elective NU314 Common 100% Semester 1

5 June

Clinical Practice V


100% Semester 1

10 June

Clinical Practice VI


100% Semester 2

10 June

Practice Assessment


Pass/ Fail

Semester 2

0 June

Clinical Hours NU399 Discipline specific

Pass/ Fail

Semester 2

0 June

Total 60


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Course Instance4NG2

Duration of Course

48 months


(Psychiatric)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught




H1 70%H2 H21 60%H22 50%Pass 40%Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.

Compensation Rules

Compensation is not permitted









Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Fourth University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Fourth University Examination within two years of entering the Fourth Year of the programme will be required to withdraw. In order to be eligible for the award of degree candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord Altranais.

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Overview of Modules, ECTS & Assessments Module Title Module

CodeMethod of Assessment ECTS per

moduleConsidered at which examination board

C/W % Semesterwhen this is examined

Exam %



Leadership and Clinical Governance in Nursing and Midwifery




Clinical Internship NU471 100% Semester 2 20 Autumn

Research Project NU475 100% Semester 2 20 June

Practice Assessment NU470 Pass/Fail Autumn

Clinical Hours NU499 Pass/Fail Autumn

Total 60

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Bachelor of Midwifery Sciences Programme

Year 1(2011 intake)

Course Instance1BWS1

Duration of Course 48 Months

Course Type Bachelor NQAI Level Level 8Title (in full) Bachelor of Midwifery Science Full/Part Time Full TimeECTS (per yr) 60 ECTS Mode of Study Taught




H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 40%Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.

Compensation Rules

Candidates who do not fall below 35 % in 10 ECTS may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to double the deficiency.Compensation may only be used to enable a candidate to pass the examination as a whole Honours are removed where a student has Passed the Exam by Compensation.








Candidates must pass the following modules outright: The Nature of Midwifery; Principles & Practices of Midwifery; Midwifery Anatomy & Physiology & Clinical Skills.Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.Principles and Practice of Midwifery (NU186) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 40%)and the skills component (pass/fail)In order to pass the first University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the First University Examination within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw.

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Overview of Module Titles, ECTS, and Assessments


Core or Discipline Specific

Semester

EC

TS

Assessment Examination Board Session

Examination CW

The Nature of Midwifery

NU172 Discipline Specific Theory

Semester 1 5 - 100% June

Biological Sciences I

(Semester 1: 25 hours)

(Semester II:25 hours)

NU115 Core Theory

Semester 1 & 2

5 100%:50% Semester 1 (15% Blackboard & 35% paper)50% Semester II (15% Blackboard & 35% paper)

- June

Principles & Practices of Midwifery

NU186 Core & Discipline Specific Theory

Semester 1 10 100% Pass /Fail OSCE

June

Social Sciences I

NU116 Core Theory

Semester 2 10 75% 25% June

Midwifery Anatomy &

Physiology & Clinical Skills


Semester 2 5 100% - June

Assessing and Promoting Health I

NU182 Core Theory


Clinical Practice I & II:

Developing Fundamental Midwifery

Knowledge and Skills

NU176 Discipline Specific Clinical


Practice Assessment


Semester 2 Pass Fail June

Total 60

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Bachelor of Midwifery Science


Course Instance 2BWS1


Course Type

Bachelor NQAI Level Level 8

Title (in full)

Bachelor of Midwifery Science Full/Part Time Full Time

ECTS (per yr)

60 ECTS Mode of Study Taught

Marks Marks returned out of 100%Board Meetings

1st Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn Winter2nd Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Marks Entry

Results will be returned at level 1 (only)

Honours Honours and Pass StandardsPlease choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this course instances


Compensation Rules

Candidates who do not fall below 35 % in 5 ECTS may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to double the deficiency. Compensation is not permitted in clinical practice modules. Compensation may only be used to enable a candidate to pass the examination as a whole Honours are removed where a student has Passed the Exam by Compensation.





Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Candidates must pass Midwifery Studies I outright. Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Second University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Second University Examination within two years of entering the second year of the programme will be required to withdraw.

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Semester

EC

TS Assessment Examinatio

n Board Session

Examination CW

Biological Sciences II

NU249 Core Theory

Semester 1 & 2

5 50% Semester 1 (15% Blackboard & 35% paper)50% Semester II (15% Blackboard & 35% paper)

June

The Management of Specialist Client Groups


Semester 1

10 100% June

Midwifery Studies I


Semester 1 & 2

10 60%: Semester I 40%: Sem II

June

Assessing and Promoting Health II

NU245 Core Theory

Semester 1 5 100% June

Research Methods I

NU247 Core Theory

Semester 2

5 100% June

Social Sciences II

NU248 Core & Discipline Specific Theory

Semester 2

5 50% 50% SP & Phil

June

Clinical Practice III & IV


Semester 2 20 100% June

Practice Assessment


Semester 2

Pass Fail June

Total 60

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Duration of Course

48 months

Course Type Bachelor NQAI Level Level 8Title (in full) Bachelor of Midwifery Science Full/Part

TimeFull Time


Taught



Marks Entry

Results will be returned at level 1 (only)



Compensation Rules Compensation is not permitted. Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and / or 2nd Sitting





Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise, the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%. Midwifery Studies II (NU309) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 40%)and the skills component (pass/fail) In order to pass the third University Examination a candidate must pass both the written and practice assessment as per requirements outlined. In order to proceed to the fourth year of the programme candidates must pass the third University examination. Candidates who fail to complete the third University Examination successfully within two years of entering the year will be required to withdraw.

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Semester

EC

TS

Assessment Examination Board Session

Examination CW

Biological Sciences III

NU306 Core Theory

Semester1 & 2

5100%50% Semester 1 (15% Blackboard & 35% paper)50% Semester II (15% Blackboard & 35% paper)

June

Midwifery Studies II


Semester1

5 100% June

Midwifery Studies III


Semester1 & 2

5Pass /Fail OSCE + 100% CW

June

Research Methods II

NU333 Core Theory

Semester1

5 100% June

Elective NU314 Optional Theory

SemesterI

5 100% June

Clinical Practice V


Semester1

10 100% June

The Neonate Requiring Special Care


Semester2

5 100% June

Social Sciences III

NU334Core Theory & Discipline Specific Theory

Semester2

10 100% June

Clinical Practice VI


Semester2

10 100% June

Practice Assessment


Semester2

Pass/Fail June

Clinical Hours NU399 Discipline Specific Clinical

Semester2

Pass/Fail June

Total 60

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Duration of Course

48 months

Course Type Bachelor NQAI Level Level 8Title (in full) Bachelor of Midwifery Science Full/Part Time Full Time




Marks Entry Results will be returned at level 1 (only)

Honours Honours Awarded at the Award Level

Honours and Pass StandardsPlease choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this course instances

H1 70%H2H21 60%H22 50%Pass 40%Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.

Compensation Rules






Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise the maximum mark obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Fourth University Examination a candidate must pass both the written and practice assessments. Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Fourth University Examination within two years of entering the fourth year of the programme will be required to withdraw.In order to be eligible to be awarded the degree and to apply to register as a Midwife, students must meet the requirements for registration identified by An Bord Altranais.

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Semester ECTS Assessment Examination Board Session

Examination CW

Clinical Practice VII


Semester1

10 100% June

Research Project NU475 Discipline Specific Theory

Semester1

20 100% June


NU472 Core Theory

Semester1

5 100% June

Leadership and Clinical Governance in Nursing and Midwifery Practice

NU473 Core Theory

Semester1

5 100% - June

Internship Clinical Practice


Semester1 &

Autumn

20 100% Autumn

Internship Practice Assessment I, II & III


Semester II &

Autumn

Pass/Fail Autumn

Clinical Hours NU499 Discipline Specific Clinical

Pass/Fail Autumn

Total 60

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Bachelor of Nursing Science (International)


Course Instance1NG4

Duration of Course

48 months


(International)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught




H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 40%

Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.

Compensation Rules







Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Candidates’ must pass the following modules outright: Principles and Practices of General Nursing I and Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult I. Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the first University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the First University Examination within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw.

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Examination ECTS Examination Board Session


Exam %

Semester Examined

The Nature of Nursing

NU123100% Semester

1- - 5

June

Biological Sciences I

NU115 - - 100% 50% Semester 1 +50% Semester 2

5 June

Principles and Practice of General Nursing



Social Sciences I NU116 25% Semester 2


Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult I

NU117 - - 100% Semester 2 5 June

Assessing and Promoting Health I


- - 5 June

Clinical I + II NU118 100% Semester 2

- - 20 June

Practice Assessment

NU129 Pass/Fail Semester 2

- - - June

TOTAL 60

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Year 2

Course Instance2NG4

Duration of Course

48 months


(International)Full/Part Time Full Time


Taught




H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 40%

Compensation Rules










Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Second University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Second University Examination within two years of entering the second year of the programme will be required to withdraw.

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Examination ECTS

Examination Board Session

CW %

Semester Examined

Exam % Semester Examined

Biological Science II

NU249 - - 100% 50% Semester 1 + 50% Semester 2

5 June

The Management of Specialist Client Groups


Assessing and Promoting Health II

NU245 100% Semester 1 - - 5 June

Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult II

NU250 Pass / Fail OSCE


Research Methods I NU247 100% Semester 2 - - 5 June

Social Sciences II NU248 50% Semester 2 50% Semester 2 5 June

Health Assessment NU588 100% Semester 2 5 June

Clinical III + IV NU231 100% Semester 2 - - 20 June

Practice Assessment

NU220 Pass/Fail

Semester 2 - - - June

TOTAL 60

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Year 3

Course Instance3NG4

Duration of Course

48 months


(International)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught












Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Third University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Third University Examination within two years of entering the third year of the programme will be required to withdraw.

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Coursework/Practical Examination

EC

TS

Exa

min

atio

n B

oard

Ses

sionCW % Semester

Examined Exam % Semester

Examined

Research Methods II


Elective NU314 100% Semester 1 5 June

Biological Science III


5 June

Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult III


10 June

Social Sciences III


Child and Maternal Health


Clinical V Clinical VI

NU323NU924

100% - - Semester 1Semester 2

20 June

Practice Assessment

NU317 Pass/Fail Semester 2 - - - June

TOTAL 60

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Year 4

Course Instance4NG4

Duration of Course

48 months


(International)Full/Part Time Full Time


Taught




H1 70%H2 H21 60%H22 50%Pass 40%

Compensation Rules










Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 44%.In order to pass the Fourth University Examination candidates must pass both the written and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the Fourth University Examination within two years of entering the Fourth Year of the programme will be required to withdraw.In order to be eligible for the award of degree candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord Altranais.

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Examination

EC

TS

Exam Board SessionCW

%Semester Examined

Exam %

Semester Examined

Clinical Practice VII NU474 100% Semester 1 - - 10 June

Transition to Professional Practice


Leadership and Clinical Governance in Nursing and Nursing Practice


Research Project NU475 100% Semester 2 - - 20 June

Extended Clinical Practice

100% Semester 2 - - 20 June

Practice Assessment NU470 Pass/ Fail

Semester 2 - - - June

TOTALS 60


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Certificate in Nursing(Nurse/Midwife Prescribing) (2011 Intake)

Course Instance1CNP1

Duration of Course

6 months

Course Type Certificate NQAI Level Level 8

Title (in full) Certificate in Nursing

(Nurse/Midwife Prescribing)

Full/Part Time Full-Time

ECTS (per yr) 30 ECTS Mode of Study Blended Learning


2nd Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn Winter


Honours Pass or Fail only at the overall Level


H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)

Compensation Rules


Honours RulesAward(where applicable which is final year of programme only)







Candidates’ must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme to pass overall. The assessment strategy for the modules “Physical Assessment Skills” is comprised of a theoretical component and an OSCE. Students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum 50%) and the OSCE component (Pass/Fail) in order to pass the module overall. Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%. Candidates who fail to successfully complete the theoretical or practice elements of the programme within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw. In order to be eligible for the award of the Certificate in Nursing (Nurse/Midwife Prescribing) candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord Altranais.

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Module Title Module

CodeCoursework/Practical Examination ECT

SExam Board Session

CW %

Semester Examined

Exam %

Semester Examined

Physical Assessment Skills


- - 10 June

Professional, Ethical & Legal Issues of Nurse and Midwife Prescribing


- - 10 June

Drugs, Patients and Illness


60% Semester 2

10 June

Competency Assessment - Prescribing

NU012 Pass /Fail

Semester 2

- - - June

Total 30

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Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing(Specialist Practice) (2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PCS1

Duration of Course

12 months

Course Type Postgraduate Certificate NQAI Level Level 9

Title (in full) Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing

(Specialist Practice)

Full/Part Time

Full-Time


Blended Learning




Honours Pass or Fail only at the overall Level


H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)

Compensation Rules


Honours RulesAward(where applicable which is final year of programme only)




Carrying Forward




Candidates’ must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme to pass overall.The assessment strategy for the modules “Physical Assessment Skills” and “Managing Client Care in Specialist Settings” is comprised of a theoretical component and an OSCE. Students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum 50%) and the OSCE component (Pass/Fail) in order to pass the module overall.Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the theoretical or practice elements of the programme within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw.Candidates must complete 500 hours of practice.

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Examination ECTS Exam Board SessionCW

%Semester Examine

d

Exam %

Semester Examined



10 June

Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice


10 June

Managing Client Care in Specialist Settings


10 June

Competency Assessment I

NU630 Pass/Fail

Semester 1

0 June

Competency Assessment II

NU633 Pass/Fail

Semester 2

0 June

Total 30

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency Care)(2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PEC1

Duration of Course

12 months

Course Type Postgraduate Diploma NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

(Emergency Care)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught


2nd Sitting - Spring Summer Autumn WinterMarks Entry Results will be returned at level 1

Results will be returned at level 2

Honours or Degree Awarded

Pass with Distinction

Honours and Pass Standards

Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this course instances

H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction 65%Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.


Award(where applicable)


Final Year alone (100%)

Carrying Forward


Progression Rules

Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next Not Applicable


Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw.Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency Care)Part time Year 1 (2011 Intake)

Course Instance 1PEC2

Duration of Course

24 months

Course Type Postgraduate Diploma NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Full/Part Part Time

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Trimesterwhen this is Run

Method of Assessment

EC

TS

Exam BoardSession

C/W %

Trimesterwhen this is examined

Exam %


Using Research in Practice

NU621 Trimester1

100% Trimester2

10 June

Clinical Governance : Supporting Safe Practice

NU623 Trimester2

100% Trimester2

10 June

Specialist 1(Medical Emergencies)

NU611 Trimester1

40% Trimester1

60% Trimester1

10 February

Specialist 2 (Major Trauma and Surgical Emergencies)

NU612 Trimester2

40% Trimester2

60% Trimester2

10 June

Specialist 3 (Specialist Patient Populations)

NU613 Trimester3

100% Trimester3

10 September

Clinical Skills Development in Emergency Nursing

NU615 Trimester1

100% Trimester1

10 February

Service Improvement

NU439 Trimester3

100% Trimester3

30 September

Clinical Competence 1

NU921 Trimester1

Pass/Fail

Trimester1

Pass/

Fail

February


NU922 Trimester2

Pass/Fail

Trimester2

Pass/

Fail

June


NU923 Trimester3

Pass/Fail

Trimester3

Pass/

Fail

September

Total 90

(Emergency Care) TimeECTS (per yr) 30 ECTS Mode of

StudyTaught



Results will be returned at level 2Honours or Degree Awarded

Pass or Fail only at the overall Level



H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.





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Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the first year of the programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw.


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ExamBoardsession

C/W %


Exam %



NU621 Year 1 Trimester 1

100% Trimester2

10 February

Specialist 1(Medical Emergencies)


40% Trimester1

60% Trimester1

10 February

Specialist 2 (Major Trauma and Surgical Emergencies)


40% Trimester2

60% Trimester2

10 June


NU921 Year 1Trimester 1

Pass/Fail

Trimester1

Pass/Fail

June

Total 30

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency Care)

Part Time Year 2 (2010 Intake)

Course Instance2PEC2

Duration of Course

24 months


(Emergency Care)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught












Final Year alone (100%)33.333% of the penultimate year and 66.666% of the final year

Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of the programme within two years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw. Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours in the 2 years.

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Module Title Module Code Trimesterwhen this is Run


Exam BoardSession

C/W %


Exam %



NU621 Year 2Trimester

1

100% Trimester2

12 June

Specialist 3 (Specialist Patient Populations)

NU547 Year 2 Trimester

2

100% Trimester3

12 September

Clinical Skills Development in Emergency Nursing


1

100% Trimester1

12 June

Service Improvement


3

100% Trimester3

18 September



1

Pass/Fail

Trimester2

Pass/Fail

February



Pass/Fail

Trimester 3

Pass/Fail

September

Total 54


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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Intensive care)(2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PDI1

Duration of Course

12 months


(Intensive Care )Full/Part Time

Full time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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Exam BoardSession

C/W % Trimesterwhen this is examined

Exam %



NU623 Trimester 2 100% Trimester 2 10 June



Intensive Care Nursing 1

NU140 Trimester 1 100% Trimester 1 10 February






NU583 Trimester 2 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Service Improvement



NU921 Trimester 1 Pass/Fail

Trimester 1 Pass/Fail

February




June




September

Total 90

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Intensive Care)



Duration of Course

24 months


(Intensive Care)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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Module Title Module Code Trimesterwhen this is Run

Method of Assessment ECTS Exam boardSession

C/W %


Exam %




1

100% Trimester2

10 June



1

100% Trimester1

10 February



2

100% Trimester2

10 June



1

Pass/Fail

Trimester1

Pass/Fail

June

Total

30

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Intensive Care)



Duration of Course

24 months


(Intensive Care)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of the programme within two years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw. Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours in the two years.

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EC

TS

Exam BoardSession

C/W %


Exam %




1

100% Trimester2

12 June



2

100% Trimester2

12 June

Intensive Care Nursing 4.


2

100% Trimester3

12 June

Service Improvement


3

100% Trimester3

18 September



1

Pass/

Fail

Trimester2

Pass/Fail

June



3

Pass/Fail

Trimester3

Pass/Fail

September

Total 54

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative)

(2011 Intake)

Course Instance PDP1 Duration of Course

12 months


(Perioperative )Full/Part Time

Full time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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EC

TS

ExamBoardSesssion

C/W % Trimesterwhen this is examined

Exam % Trimesterwhen this is examined


NU623 Trimester2

100% Trimester2

10 September


NU621 Trimester1

100% Trimester2

10 June

Specialist Module 1 – Physiological Effects of Surgery

NU616 Trimester1

100% Trimester1

10 June

Specialist Module 2 – Prevention of Injury

NU617 Trimester1

100% Trimester1

10 June

Specialist Module 3- Prevention of Anaesthetic Complications

NU618 Trimester2

100% Trimester2

10 September

Specialist Module 4- Prevention of Surgical Complications

NU619 Trimester2

100% Trimester3

10 September

Service Improvement



NU921 Trimester 1

Pass/Fail

Trimester 1

Pass/

Fail

February


NU922 Trimester2

Pass/Fail

Trimester 2

Pass/

Fail

June


NU923 Trimester 3

Pass/Fail

Trimester 3

Pass/

Fail

September

Total 90



Course Instance 1PDP2 Duration of Course

24 months


(Perioperative)Full/Part Time

Part Time

ECTS (per yr) 36 Credits Mode of Study

Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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Method of Assessment ECTS Exam BoardSession

C/W %


Exam %


Using Research In Practice


1

100% Trimester2

10 February

Specialist Module 1: Physiological effects of surgery


1

100% Trimester1

10 February

Specialist Module 3 : Prevention of Anaesthetic Complications


2

100% Trimester2

10 June



1

Pass/Fail

Trimester2

Pass/Fail

June

Total

30



Course Instance2PDP2

Duration of Course

24 months


(Perioperative)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of the programme within two years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw.Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.

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Exam Board Session

C/W %


Exam %


Specialist Module 2 – Prevention of injury

NU617 Trimester1

100% Trimester1

12 June

Specialist Module 3- Prevention of Anaesthetic Complications

NU618 Trimester2

100% Trimester2

12 September

Specialist Module 4- Prevention of Surgical Complications

NU619 Trimester2

100% Trimester3

12 September


NU922 Trimester2

Pass/Fail

Trimester 2

Pass/Fail

June


NU923 Trimester 3

Pass/Fail

Trimester 3

Pass/Fail

September

Service Improvement

NU439 Trimester 3

100% Trimester 3

18 September

Total 54

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

(Mental Health, Community and Inpatient Acute Care)(2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PMC1


Course Type Postgraduate Diploma NQA1 Level Level 9Title (in Full) Postgraduate Diploma

in Nursing ( Mental Health, Community and Inpatient Acute Care)

Full/Part time Full time

ECTS (per yr) 90 ECTS Mode of Study TaughtMarks Returned out of 100%Exam Board Meetings

1st Sitting Spring Summer Autumn 2nd Sitting; Summer Autumn Winter

Marks Entry x Marks returned at level 1 Marks returned at level 2





H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction 65% Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.

Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and/or 2nd Sitting Award(where applicable)


Final Year alone (100%)Carrying Forward


Progression Rules


Special Requirements

Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Candidates must complete a minimum of 1000 clinical hours to successfully pass the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw.

Note: Where there are specific Course Requirements to be passed outright or 0 ECTS (Pass/Fail) modules on the course structure please give details including the module code

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Trimesterwhen Run


Exam Board SessionC/W

%Trimesterwhen this is examined

Exam %



NU623 Trimester 2 100% Trimester2

10 June



10 June

Partnerships in Mental Health Care


10 February

Psychosocial Interventions in Health Care


10 February

Optional Modules:Managing the Physical Needs of People with a Serious Mental Illness or - Effective Chronic Disease Management Strategies for Healthcare Professionals or-Clinical Supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional Development

NU458

NU624

NU622

Trimester 2 100% Trimester2

10 June

Service Improvement NU439 Trimester 3 100% Trimester3

30 Sep

Collaboration and Interagency Working


10 June

Clinical Competence 1 NU921 Trimester 1 Pass/Fail

Trimester1

0 February


Trimester2

0 June


Trimester3

0 Sep

Total 90

(Part Time 2011 Intake)Course Instance

1PMC2Duration of Course 24 months

Course Type Postgraduate Diploma NQAI Level Level 9Title (in Full) Postgraduate Diploma


Full/Part time Part time



Marks Entry Marks returned at level 1Honours or Degree Awarded









Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Candidates must complete a minimum of 500 clinical hours in the first year of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the first year of programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw.


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C/W % Trimesterwhen run

Exam %



NU621 100% Year 1 Trimester

1

10 February



2

10 June

Partnerships in Mental Health Care


1

10 February

Clinical Competence 1 NU921 Pass/Fail Year 1Trimester

1

Pass/Fail

February

Total 30


(Mental Health, Community and Inpatient Acute Care)(2010 Intake)

Course Instance2PMC2




Full/Part time Part time



Marks Entry Marks returned at level 1Honours or Degree Awarded




H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction 65% Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.

Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and/or 2nd SittingAward(where applicable)



Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Candidates must complete a minimum of 500 clinical hours in the second year of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw.


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C/W % Trimesterwhen Run

Exam %

Trimesterwhen examined

Optional Modules:

-Managing the Physical Needs of People with a Serious Mental Illness

- Effective Chronic Disease Management Strategies for Healthcare Professionals

- Clinical Supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional Development

NU458

NU624

NU622

100% Trimester 2

12 June

Service Improvement NU439 100% Trimester 3

18September


NU466 100% Trimester 1

12February

Clinical Competence 2 NU922 Pass/Fail

Trimester 2

Pass/Fail

June



Trimester 2

12June


Trimester 3

Pass/Fail

Sep

Total 54

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)

(2011 Intake)Course Instance 1PDO1 Duration of

Course12 months


(Oncology)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught

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Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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EC

TS

Exam BoardSessionC/W


Exam %



NU621 Trimester1

100% Trimester2

10 June


NU623 Trimester2

100% Trimester2

10 June

Experiencing Cancer NU614 Trimester1

100% Trimester1

10 February full-time

The Cancer Trajectory

NU171 Trimester1

100% Trimester1

10 February

Cancer Management: The Nursing Perspective on a Treatment Journey

NU170 Trimester2

100% Trimester2

10 June

Optional Module: Living with Cancer of the lower urinary tract ORCollaboration and interagency workingOREnd of life care: Psychological and Social PerspectivesOREffective Chronic Disease Management Strategies for Healthcare ProfessionalsORClinical Supervision –Supporting Continuing Professional Development

NU578

NU431

NU566

NU624

NU622

Trimester2

100% Trimester2

10 June

Service Improvement NU439 Trimester3

100% Trimester3

30 September


NU921 Trimester1

Pass/Fail

Trimester1

Pass/Fail

February


NU922 Trimester2

Pass/Fail

Trimester2

Pass/Fail

June


NU923 Trimester3

Pass/Fail

Trimester3

Pass/Fail

September

Total 90


(Part time Year 1) (2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PDO2

Duration of Course

24 months

Course Type Postgraduate Diploma NQAI Level Level 9

Title (in full) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)

Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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EC

TS

Exam Board Session

C/W %


Exam%




1

100% Trimester2

10 June

Experiencing Cancer NU614 Year 1 Trimester

1

100% Trimester1

10 February

Cancer Management: The Nursing Perspective On A Treatment Journey


2

100% Trimester2

10 June

Clinical Competence 1 NU921 Year 1Trimester

1

Pass/Fail

Trimester1

Pass/

Fail

February

Total 30

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(Part time Year 2) (2011 Intake)

Course Instance2PDO2

Duration of Course

24 months


Title (in full) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)

Full/Part Time Part Time

ECTS (per yr) 60 Mode of Study

Taught



Marks Entry Results will be returned at level 1 Results will be returned at level 2






Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and / or 2nd SittingAward(where applicable)



Carrying Forward Yes A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward. No



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of the programme within two years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw. Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.

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EC

TS

Considered at which examination boardC/W

%Trimesterwhen this

is examined

Exam%

Trimester when this isexamined

The Cancer Trajectory NU171 Year 2 Trimester

1

100%

Trimester1

10 February



2

100%

Trimester2

10 June

Option module: Choose one of the following:

Living with Cancer of the lower urinary tract

Collaboration And Interagency Working

End of Life Care: Psychological and Social Perspectives

Effective Chronic Disease Management Strategies for Healthcare Professionals

Clinical Supervision- Supporting Continuing Professional Development

NU578

NU431

NU566

NU624

NU622

Year 2Trimester

2

100%

Trimester2

10 June

Service Improvement NU574 Year 2Trimester

3

Trimester3

30 September

Clinical Competence 2 NU922 Trimester 1

Year 2Trimester

2

Pass/Fail

June

Clinical Competence 3 NU923 Year 2Trimester

3

Year 2Trimester

3

Pass/Fail

September

Total 60

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care)Full-Time Programme (2011 Intake)

Course Instance

1PDL1Duration of Course

12 months


Studies ( Palliative Care)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw.Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours ( +320 additional hours for candidates only registered in Mental Health or Learning Disability divisions)

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Trimesterwhen Run



C/W %


Exam %


Clinical Governance : Supporting Safe Practice NU623 Trimester

2 100% Trimester 2 10 February

Using Research In Practice NU621 Trimester

1 100% Trimester 2 10 June

Palliative Approaches to Symptom Management

NU150 Trimester 1 100% Trimester

1 10 June

Care of the Child and family with life-limiting illness NU444 Trimester

1 100% Trimester 1 10 June

Collaboration and Interagency WorkingOrClinical Supervision – Supporting Continuing Professional Development

NU431

NU622

Trimester 2 100% Trimester

2 10 June

End of Life Care: Psychological and Social Perspectives NU566 Trimester

2 100% Trimester 2 10 September

Service Improvement NU439

Across three

trimesters100% Trimester

3 30 September

Clinical Competence 1 NU921 Trimester

1Pass/Fail

Trimester 1 Pass/Fail February


2Pass/Fail

Trimester 2 Pass/Fail June


3Pass/Fail

Trimester 3 Pass/Fail September

Total 90

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care)

Part-Time Year 1 (2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PDL2

Duration of Course

24 months


( Palliative Care )Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught

















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Trimesterwhen Run



C/W %


Exam %


Using Research In Practice NU621

Year 1Trimester

1100% Trimester

2 10 June


NU150Year 1

Trimester 1

100% Trimester 1 10 June

End Of Life Care: Psychological and Social Perspectives

NU566Year 1

Trimester 2

100% Trimester 2 10 September


1Pass/Fail

Trimester 1 Pass/Fail February

Total 30

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care)Part Time Year 2 (2010 Intake)

Course Instance2PDL2

Duration of Course

24 months


( Palliative Care)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme.Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of the programme within two years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw.Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours ( +320 additional hours for Candidates only registered in Mental Health or Learning Disability divisions

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Trimesterwhen Run




Exam %


Care of the Child and family with life-limiting illness NU443

Year 2Trimester

2100% Trimester

2 12 June


NU579Year 2

Trimester 1


Using Research In Practice NU621

Year 2Trimester

1100% Trimester

2 12 June

Service Improvement NU574

Across three

trimesters100% Trimester

3 18 Sept

Clinical Competence 2 NU922

Year 2Trimester

2

Pass/Fail



3Pass/Fail

Trimester 3 Pass/Fail Sept

Total 54

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing)

Full-Time (2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PMP1

Duration of Course

12 months


(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing)

Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught








H1 H2 H2.1 H2.2 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction 65%Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.







Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and the skills component (pass/fail) Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw. Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.

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Method Of Assessment ECTS Exam BoardSessionC/W

%TrimesterExamined

Exam %

TrimesterExamined

CoreConcepts And Principles Of Primary Care

GPN04 100% Trimester 2 10 June

CoreCritical Issues in Chronic Disease

NU610 100% Trimester 1 10 February

CoreUsing Research in Practice

NU621 100% Trimester 2 10 June

CoreService Improvement

NU439 100% Trimester 3 30 September

Module Options-Students Select any 3Diabetes In Primary Care GPN02 100% Trimester 1 10 February

Cardiovascular Disease In Primary Care

GPN05 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Advanced Wound Care Management NU438 100% Trimester 2 10 September

Respiratory Disease In Primary Care GPN01 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Best Practice In Cervical Smear Taking


Women’s Health In Primary Care GPN03 100% Trimester 3 10 September



Psychosocial Interventions In Health Care






Clinical Competence 1 NU921 Pass/Fail Trimester 2 Pass/Fail

June


September

Total 90

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Year 1 Part Time (2011 Intake)


Duration of Course

12 months



Full/Part Time

Full Time

ECTS (per yr) 30ECTS Mode of Study

Taught








H1 H2 H2.1 H2.2 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.







Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and the skills component (pass/fail) Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw. Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours

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Method Of Assessment ECTS Per Module

Considered At Which Examination Board

C/W %

TrimesterWhen This Is Examined

Exam %

TrimesterWhen This Is Examined

CoreConcepts And Principles Of Primary Care


CoreCritical Issues in Chronic Disease


Module Options –Students Selects Any ONE OptionDiabetes in Primary Care GPN02 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care

GPN05100% Trimester 3 10 September

Advanced Wound Care Management

NU438100% Trimester 2 10 June

Respiratory Disease in Primary Care


Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking

NU581100% Trimester 3 10 September

Women’s Health in Primary Care




Psychosocial Interventions in Health Care NU466 100% Trimester 1 10 February






June


September

Total 30


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Duration of Course

24 months



Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught












Carrying Forward


Progression Rules

Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year

Not ApplicableSpecial Requirements (where applicable)No longer than three lines

Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438) is comprised of two components (theoretical and skills) in order to pass this module students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and the skills component (pass/fail). Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of the programme within two years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw. Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.


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Method of Assessment ECTS Per Module

Considered at Which Examination Board

C/W % Trimester When This isExamined

Exam %

TrimesterWhen This is Examined

Core Using Research in Practice


Core Service Improvement


Students Select Any Two Modules From Options Below

Diabetes in Primary Care






Respiratory Disease in Primary Care




Women’s Health in Primary Care









September

Total 54


(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing with Prescribing)

Full Time (2011 Intake)

Course Instance NEW CODE Duration of Course

12 months


Title (in full) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing

with Prescriptive Authority)

Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught/Blended Learning

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Marks Entry Results will be returned at level 1


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H1 H2 H2.1 H2.2 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction 65%Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.




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Candidates’ must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme to pass overall.The assessment strategy for the modules “Physical Assessment Skills” and “Advanced Wound Care Management” is comprised of a theoretical component and an OSCE. Students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum 50%) and the OSCE component (Pass/Fail) in order to pass the module overall. Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%. Candidates who fail to successfully complete the theoretical or practice elements of the programme within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw. In order to be eligible for the award of the Certificate in Nursing (Nurse/Midwife Prescribing) candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord Altranais.

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Method Of Assessment

EC

TS Considered

At Examination

Board

C/W %

TrimesterExamined

Exam %

TrimesterExamined

Concepts And Principles Of Primary Care Core


Critical Issues in Chronic IllnessCore

TBC 100% Trimester 1 10 February

Using Research in PracticeCore


Service ImprovementCore


Module Options-Students Must select all *Prescribing Modules and one other module*students must meet HSE requirements to undertake these modules

*Physically Assessment Skills TBC 50% Trimester 1 50% 10 February* Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues of Nursing and Midwife Prescribing


*Drugs, Patients and Illness TBC 100% Trimester 2 10 June

Diabetes in Primary Care GPN02 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care GPN05 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Advanced Wound Care Management NU438 100% Trimester 2 10 September

Respiratory Disease in Primary Care GPN01 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking NU581 100% Trimester 3 10 September

Women’s Health in Primary Care GPN03 100% Trimester 3 10 September



Psychosocial Interventions In Health Care






*Clinical Competence Prescribing TBC Pass/Fail Trimester 1-2 Pass/Fail

September


June


September

Total 100

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing with Prescribing)


Course Instance NEW CODE Duration of Course

12 months


Title (in full) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing

with Prescriptive Authority)

Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught/Blended Learning



Marks Entry Results will be returned at level 1






H1 H2 H2.1 H2.2 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.







Candidates’ must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme to pass overall.The assessment strategy for the modules “Physical Assessment Skills” and “Advanced Wound Care Management” is comprised of a theoretical component and an OSCE. Students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum 50%) and the OSCE component (Pass/Fail) in order to pass the module overall. Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%. Candidates who fail to successfully complete the theoretical or practice elements of the programme within two years of commencing the programme will be required to withdraw. In order to be eligible for the award of the Certificate in Nursing (Nurse/Midwife Prescribing) candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord Altranais.

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Method Of Assessment ECTS Exam BoardSessionC/W

%TrimesterExamined

Exam %

TrimesterExamined

Concepts And Principles Of Primary Care Core


Critical Issues in Chronic IllnessCore


Module Options-Students Must select *Prescribing Module and one other module*students must meet HSE requirements to undertake this module

* Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues of Nursing and Midwife Prescribing


Diabetes in Primary Care GPN02 100% Trimester 3 10 September





Respiratory Disease in Primary Care GPN01 100% Trimester 3 10 September



Women’s Health in Primary Care GPN03 100% Trimester 3 10 September











June

Total 40

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Public Health Nursing)

2011 Intake

Course Instance1PDH1

Duration of Course

12 months


(Public Health Nursing)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught








H1 H2 H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction 65%Degree Awarded






Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Students must pass the theoretical & practice requirements & meet any requirements for registration as stipulated by An Bord Altranais (2005)Course must be completed within two years of commencementA grade of 50% only is acheivable on repeat for the moduleCompensation between modules is not permittedStudents must pass professional practice assessment 111 in order to progress to professional assessment IV and V

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ExamBoardSessionC/W

%Trimester When This is Run

Exam %

Trimester When This is Examined

Promoting Health and Well Being


Trimester 2 10 June

Using Research in Practice NU621 100% Trimester 1

Trimester 2 10 June

Collaboration And Interagency Working


Trimester 2 10 June

Health Across the Lifespan NU885 100% Trimester 2

Trimester 2 10 June

Promoting Population Health


Trimester 3 10 June

Public Health Nursing Praxis


Trimester 2 10 June

Child and Maternal Health(Non Midwife Cohort


60% Trimester 1 10 February

Service Improvement NU439 100% Trimester 3

Trimester 3 30 September

Service Improvement A NU445 100% Trimester 3


Professional Practice 1(NH)


Trimester 1 Pass/Fail Feb

Professional Practice 1 NU890.MW 100% Trimester 1


Professional Practice 2 (NH) NU891 100% Trimester 1





Trimester 2 Pass/FailJune





Professional Practice 4 (Midwife Cohort )

NU893.MW 100% Trimester 2


Professional Practice 5 NU738 100% Trimester 3


Professional Practice 5 (Midwife Cohort )

NU738.MW 100% Trimester 3


Professional Practice 1-Child And Maternal Health



Total 90

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)Full Time (2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PDG1

Duration of Course

12 months


(Gerontology)Full/Part Time

Full Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.In order to pass candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Continence Care (NU468) & Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438) are comprised of two components (theoretical and skills). In order to pass these modules students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and the skills component (pass/fail). Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two years of commencement will be required to withdraw. Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.

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Trimester When This is Run

Method of Assessment ECTS Exam BoardSessionC/W % Trimester

When This is Examined


NU623 Trimester 2


Using Research in Practice NU621 Trimester 1


Option Modules: Choose One of the following

End Of Life Care: Psychological and Social PerspectivesOrAdvanced Wound Care ManagementOrEffective Chronic Disease Management Strategies for Healthcare ProfessionalsOrContinence CareOrClinical Supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional DevelopmentOr Living with Cancer of the Lower Urinary Tract

NU566

NU438

NU624

NU468

NU622

NU578

Trimester 2


The Nature and Experience of Ageing NU850 Trimester 1


Promoting Health and Well-Being NU750 Trimester 2


The Nursing Care of Older People NU851 Trimester 1


Service Improvement NU439 Trimester 3

100% Trimester 3 30 September


Pass/Fail

Trimester 1 0 February


Pass/Fail

Trimester 2 0 June


Pass/Fail


Total 90Overview of Modules, ECTS & Assessments

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)Part Time Year 1 (2011 Intake)


Duration of Course

24 months


Title (in full) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)

Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught
















1000 Clinical HoursUnless the board of Examiners recommend otherwise, the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%. In order to pass, candidates must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the programme. Candidates who fail to successfully complete the 1st year of the programme within 2 years of commencement will be required to withdraw.

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Method of Assessment ECTS Exam BoardSessionC/W % Trimester

When This is examined

Using Research in Practice NU621 Year1Trimester 1


The Nature and Experience of Ageing


100% Trimester 1 10 Feb

Promoting Health and Well-Being



Clinical Competence 1 NU921 Year 1Trimester 1


February

Total 30

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)



Duration of Course

24 months


(Gerontology)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught

Marks Marks returned out of 100%Board Meetings 1st Sitting - x Spring Summer Autumn Winter

2nd Sitting - Spring x Summer Autumn WinterMarks Entry Results will be returned at level 1














Unless the board of examiners recommend otherwise, the maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%. Continence Care (NU468) & Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438) are comprised of two components (theoretical and skills). In order to pass these modules students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and the skills component (pass/fail).Candidates who fail to successfully complete the 2nd year of the programme within 2 years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw. Candidates must compete 1000 clinical hours.

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ECTS Exam BoardSession

C/W %



NU623 Trimester2

100% Year 2Trimester

2

10 June

Option Modules: Choose one

End Of Life Care: Psychological and Social PerspectivesOrAdvanced Wound Care ManagementOrEffective Chronic Disease Management Strategies for Healthcare ProfessionalsOrContinence CareOrClinical Supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional DevelopmentOr Living with Cancer of the Lower Urinary Tract

NU566

NU438

NU624

NU468

NU622

NU578

Trimester2


2

10 June

The Nursing Care Of Older People

NU851 Trimester1


1

10 February

Service Improvement NU439 Trimester3


3

30 September

Clinical Competence 2 NU922 Trimester2

Pass/Fail

Year2Trimester

2

Pass/Fail

June

Clinical Competence 3 NU923 Trimester3

Pass/Fail

Year 2Trimester

3

Pass/Fail

September

Total 60

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Education)2011 Intake

Course Instance1PNE1

Duration of Course

12 months


in Nursing (Education)Full/Part time Full-Time


Marks Marks returned out of 100%Exam Board Meetings

1st Sitting Spring X Summer X Autumn Winter 2nd Sitting; Spring Summer X Autumn √ Winter

Marks Entry X Marks returned at level 1 Marks returned at level 2

Honours Pass with DistinctionHonours and Pass Standards

H1 H2 H2:1 H2:2 Pass 50%Distinction 65%Degree Awarded

Compensation Rules

Compensation is not permitted

Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and /or 2nd Sitting Award (where applicable which is final year of programme only)

Based on final year or final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student X Final Year alone (100%) 50% of the penultimate year and 50% of the final year Either of the above to the benefit of the student

Carrying Forward Yes X A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects they can be carried forward.No

Progression Rules

Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year.X Not applicable


The maximum mark obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 50%Students must complete the programme within two years of commencing the programme.Students must complete 100 hours of teaching practice within the stipulated areas (see Student Handbook).In order to register as a nurse tutor students must meet any requirements set by An Bord Altranais.

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Considered at Which Examination BoardC/W

%Trimester When This is Run

Exam %


Principles of Teaching And Learning

NU505 100% Trimester1 Trimester1 15 June

Assessing Learning NU518 100% Trimester 1 Trimester1 15 June

Curriculum Development

NU519 100% Trimester 2 Trimester 2 15 June

Facilitating Learning and Approaches to Teaching

NU506 100% Trimester 2 Trimester 2 15 June

Teaching Assessment 1 NU332 Pass/Fail Trimester 2 June

Teaching Assessment 2 NU543 Pass/Fail Trimester 2 June

Teaching Assessment 3 NU544 Pass/Fail Trimester 2 Trimester 2 June

Portfolio NU435 100% Trimester 3 30 September

Total 90

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Advanced Practice)

(2011 Intake)

Course Instance1PMA1

Duration of Course

12 months


in Nursing (Advanced Practice)

Full/Part time Full-Time


Marks Marks returned out of 100%Exam Board Meetings

1st Sitting Spring X Summer X Autumn Winter 2nd Sitting; Spring Summer X Autumn √ Winter

Marks Entry X Marks returned at level 1 Marks returned at level 2

Honours Pass with DistinctionHonours and Pass Standards

H1 H2 H2:1 H2:2 Pass 50%Distinction 65%Degree Awarded

Compensation Rules Compensation is not permittedHonours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st and /or 2nd Sitting Award (where applicable which is final year of programme only)

Based on final year or final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student X Final Year alone (100%) 50% of the penultimate year and 50% of the final year Either of the above to the benefit of the student

Carrying Forward Yes X A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects they can be carried forward.No

Progression Rules Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year.X Not applicable


The maximum mark obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 50%Students must complete the programme within two years of commencing the programme.Students must complete 250 hours of supervised advanced practice

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%Trimester When This is Examined

Exam %


The Context And Issues Related To Advanced Practice

NU530 100% Trimester1 15 June

Physical Assessment Skills NU631 100% Trimester 1 15 June

Pathophysiology/Pharmacology NU504 100% Trimester 1 15 June

Clinical Decision Making NU516 100% Trimester 2 15 June

Transition to Advanced Practice Part 1

NU437 Pass/FailTrimester 3 10 June

Transition to Advanced Practice Part 2

NU429 Pass/FailTrimester 3 20 October

Total 90

Master of Health Sciences

(Nursing/Midwifery Education)Year 1

Course Instance1HV4

Duration of Course

12 months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Health Sciences

(Nursing/Midwifery Education)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught
















On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 1 within 2 academic years of commencing the programmeStudents must complete 100 hours of teaching practice within the stipulated areasIn order to register as a nurse tutor students must meet any requirements set by An Bord Altranais.

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%Semester When This is Run

Exam %

Semester When This is Examined

Advanced Research Methods

NU502 100% Semester 2 Semester 2 5 June

Principles of Teaching And Learning


Concepts and Theories of Nursing and Midwifery



NU506 100% Semester2 Semester 2 5 June

Reflective Practice 1 NU539 100% Semester2 Semester 2 10 June

Teaching Assessment 1

NU332 Semester2 Semester 2 Pass/Fail June

Total 30


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(Nursing/Midwifery Education) Year 2

Course Instance 2HV4 Duration of Course

12 months



Part Time


Taught





Honours awarded at the overall level



H1 70%H2 60%H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.





Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 2 within 2 academic years of commencing the year.Students must complete 100 hours of teaching practice within the stipulated areasIn order to register as a nurse tutor students must meet any requirements set by An Bord Altranais.

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C/W%

Semester When This is Run

Exam %


Developing Practice NU514 100% Semester1 Semester1 10 June

Assessing Learning NU518 100% Semester1 Semester1 5 June

Reflective Practice 2 NU430 100% Semester1 Semester1 10 June

Research Dissertation NU515 100% Semester 2 Autumn 30 October


NU519 100% Semester2 Semester2 5 June


NU543 Semester1 Pass/Fail

June


NU544 Semester2 Semester2 Pass/Fail

June

Total 60



Course Instance 1MHD1 Duration of Course

12 months



Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 1 within 2 academic years of commencing the programmeStudents must complete 100 hours of teaching practice within the stipulated areasIn order to register as a nurse tutor students must meet any requirements set by An Bord Altranais.

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C/W %


Exam %



NU502 100% Semester1 5 June

Principles Of Teaching And Learning


Facilitating Learning And Approaches To Teaching


Reflective Practice 1 NU539 100% Semester2 10 June


NU332 Semester2 Pass/Fail

June

TOTAL 20

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Course Instance 2MHD1 Duration of Course

12 months



Part Time


Taught








H1H2H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.





Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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%Semester When This is Examined

Exam %

Semester When This

is Examined

Developing Practice NU514 100% Semester1 10 June







NU543 Semester1 Pass/Fail June

Total 30

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Course Instance 3MDH1 Duration of Course

12 months


(Nursing/Midwifery Education)Full/Part Time Part Time














Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




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C/W%


Exam %


Assessing Learning NU518 100% Semester1 5 June

Research Dissertation

NU515 100% Autumn 30 October


NU544 Semester2 Pass/Fail June

Total 35


(Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery) Year 1


12 months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Health Sciences (Advanced

Practice Nursing/Midwifery)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 1 within 2 academic years of commencing the programmeStudents must complete clinical practice within the stipulated guidelines.

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C/W %

TrimesterWhen This is Run

Exam %

TrimesterWhen This is Examined

Advanced Research Methods NU502 100% Semester 2

Semester 2 5 June

The Contexts and Issues related to Advanced Practice


Semester 1 5 June



Semester 1 5 June

Pathophysiology/Pharmacology NU504 100% Semester 2

Semester 2 5 June

Reflective Practice 1(HV) NU539 100% Semester 2

Semester 2 10 June

Clinical Assessment 1(HV) NU513 Semester 2

Semester 2 Pass/Fail June

Total 30

Master of Health Sciences(Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery) Year 2


12 months



Part Time


Taught





Honours awarded at overall level




Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st X and / or 2nd X Sitting




Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 2 within 2 academic years of commencing the year.

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C/W %


Exam %


Developing Practice NU514 100% Semester 1 Semester 1 10 June



Clinical Decision Making


Research Dissertation NU515 100% Semester2 Autumn 30 October

Reflective Practice 2 NU430 100% Semester 1 Semester 1 10 June

Clinical Assessment 2 (Advanced Practice)

NU528 Semester1 Semester 2 Pass/Fail June

Clinical Assessment 3 (Practice Assessment)

NU529.II Semester2 Autumn Pass/Fail October

Total 60



Course Instance 1MHA1 Duration of Course

12 months



Part Time


Taught












Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 1 within 2 academic years of commencing the programmeStudents must complete clinical practice within the stipulated guidelines.

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C/W%


Exam %


Concepts & Theories of Nursing & Midwifery




Drugs, Patients and Illness

TBA 100% Semester 2 10 June

Clinical Assessment 1 NU513 Semester2 Pass/Fail June

TOTAL 25


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12 months



Part Time


Taught





.0



H1H2H21 H22 Pass 50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)Distinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.





Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 2 within 2 academic years of commencing the year.Students must complete clinical practice within the stipulated guidelines.

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C/W % Semester When This is Examined

Exam %


Professional, Ethical & Legal Issues of Nurse & Midwife Prescribing

TBA 100% Semester 1 10 June

Clinical Assessment 4 (Prescribing)

TBA Semester2 Pass/Fail

June




Total 20




12 months



Part Time


Taught





Honours awarded at overall level









Progression Rules Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year


On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 2 within 2 academic years of commencing the year.Students must complete clinical practice within the stipulated guidelines.

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Master of

Health Sciences (Nursing)Year 1

Course Instance1HV11

Duration of Course

12 months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Health Sciences (Nursing) Full/Part

TimePart Time


Taught









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%Semester When This is Examined

Exam %



NU515 100% Semester2 30 October

Clinical Assessment 2

NU528 100% Semester 2 Pass/Fail June

Clinical Assessment 3

NU529 Semester2 Pass/Fail October

The Contexts And Issues Related To Advanced Practice

NU530 Semester1 5 June

TOTAL 40





Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a moduleStudents must pass Year 1 within 2 academic years of commencing the programme.

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C/W %

SemesterWhen This is Run

Exam %

SemesterWhen This is Examined

CORE ModulesAdvanced Research Methods NU502 100% Semester

2Semester 2 5 June



Semester 1 5 June

Reflective Practice1 (HV) NU539 100% Semester2 Semester 2 10 June

Optional Modules - Students Select Any Two Modules From The Options Below

Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery


Principles of Teaching & Learning


Clinical Leadership – Shaping Practice


Facilitating Learning & Approaches to Teaching


Clinical Leadership – Shaping Policy


Promoting Excellence in Practice


International Perspectives Of Women’s Health: Issues In Midwifery And Nursing


The Context of Managing Health Care




Totals 30

Master of Health Sciences (Nursing)

Year 2


12 months


(Nursing)Full/Part Time Part Time














Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




133 | P a g e


134 | P a g e




C/W %


Exam %


CORE ModulesDeveloping Practice NU514 100% Semester1 Semester1 10 June






















Totals 60


Year 1

Course Instance 1MHN1 Duration of Course

12 months


TimePart Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




135 | P a g e




Total 25

136 | P a g e




C/W %


Exam %


Core Modules

Concepts And Theories Of Nursing And Midwifery






Leadership In Nursing And Midwifery


Principles Of Teaching & Learning


Facilitating Learning & Approaches To Teaching




Promoting Excellence In Practice





Year 2

Course Instance

2MHN1 Duration of Course

12 months


TimePart Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




137 | P a g e


138 | P a g e

Module Title Module Code Method of Assessment ECTS Per Module


C/W%


Exam %


Core Modules



Reflective Practice 2 NU540 100% Semester1 10 JuneDeveloping Practice NU514 100% Semester 1 10 June

Optional Modules - Students Select Any One Modules From The Options BelowFacilitating Learning & Approaches To Teaching




The Context Of Managing Health Care




Totals 30


Year 3

Course Instance 3MHN1 Duration of Course

12 months


TimePart Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




139 | P a g e


140 | P a g e




C/W%


Exam %


Core Modules



Optional Modules - Students Select Any One Module From The Options BelowPrinciples Of Teaching & Learning










Total 35

Master of Health Sciences (Specialist Nursing)


12 months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Health Sciences (Specialist

Nursing)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Research













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



Students must complete the programme within two years of commencing programme.

On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a module

141 | P a g e




C/W %


Exam %


Applied Clinical Research


Clinical Research Dissertation


Total 90


142 | P a g e

Master of Health Sciences (Midwifery)

Year 1Course Instance 1HV13 Duration of

Course12 months


(Midwifery)Full/Part Time

Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat, a mark of 50% only is achievable for a module.Students must complete year 1 within two years of commencing the programme.

143 | P a g e


144 | P a g e




C/W %


Exam %


COREAdvanced Research Methods




Reflective Practice 1 (HV)


Optional Modules - Students Select Any Two Modules From The Options BelowClinical Leadership – Shaping Practice


High Dependency Maternity Care






Diabetes in Primary Care NU754 100% Semester2 Autumn 5 September











TOTALS 30


Year 2


12 months



Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules



On repeat, a mark of 50% only is achievable for a module.Students must complete Year 2 within two years of commencing the year.

145 | P a g e


146 | P a g e




C/W %

TrimesterWhen this is Run

Exam %

TrimesterWhen this is Examined

COREDeveloping Practice NU514 100% Semester1 Semester1 10 June



Optional Modules - Students Select Any Two Modules From The Options BelowFacilitating Learning and Approaches to Teaching












TOTALS 60


Year 1

Course Instance 1MHM1 Duration of Course

12 months



Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




147 | P a g e




%SemesterWhen This Is Examined

Exam %

SemesterWhen This Is Examined

Core ModulesConcepts And Theories Of Nursing And Midwifery

NU501 1005 Semester 1 5 June







Principles Of Teaching & Learning


Facilitating Learning & Approaches To Teaching












Total 25


148 | P a g e


Year 2


12 months



Part Time


Taught














Progression Rules Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next year



149 | P a g e


150 | P a g e




C/W %


Exam %


Core Modules





Optional Modules - Students Select Any One Module From The Options Below Facilitating Learning & Approaches To Teaching










Total30


Year 3


12 months



Part Time


Taught













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules




151 | P a g e


152 | P a g e

Master of Philosophy (Nursing)

Full Time

Course Instance 1MPN1 Duration of Course

12 months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Philosophy (Nursing) Full/Part

TimeFull Time


Research




Honours or Honours awarded at the overall level




C/W %


Exam %


Core Modules

Research Dissertation NU515 100% Autumn 30 October

Optional Modules - Students Select Any One Module From The Options Below Principles Of Teaching & Learning










Total 35

Degree AwardedHonours and Pass Standards







Carrying Forward

Yes A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.No Not applicable

Progression Rules



Students must complete within 2 years of commencing the programme



Part Time


24 months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Philosophy (Nursing) Full/Part Time Part TimeECTS (per yr) 0 Credits Mode of Study Research








H1H2H21 H22 PassDistinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.



Based on final year -or- Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student Final Year alone (100%) of the penultimate year and of the final year

Carrying Forward


Progression Rules


Not ApplicableSpecial Requirements (where applicable)




C/W %

Semester When This Is Examined

Exam %


Thesis NU600 100% Autumn 90 October

Total90

No longer than three lines


Part Time


24 Months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Philosophy (Nursing) Full/Part

TimePart Time


Research













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules


Not ApplicableSpecial Requirements





C/W %


Exam %


Thesis NU600

Total

(where applicable)No longer than three lines




C/W %


Exam %



Total90

Master of Philosophy (Midwifery)

Full Time

Course Instance 1MPM1 Duration of Course

12 months

Course Type Masters NQAI Level Level 9Title (in full) Master of Philosophy

(Midwifery)Full/Part Time Full Time

ECTS (per yr) 90 ECTS Mode of Study Research













Carrying Forward


Progression Rules







C/W %


Exam %



Totals90



Part Time

Course Instance 1MPM2 Duration of Course

24 months


(Midwifery)Full/Part Time Part time

ECTS (per yr) 0 Credits Mode of Study Research




Honours or Degree AwardedHonours and Pass Standards


H1H2H21 H22 PassDistinction Degree AwardedHonours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.



Based on final year -or- Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student Final Year alone (100%) of the penultimate year and of the final year

Carrying Forward


Progression Rules







C/W %


Exam %


Thesis NU800


Part Time


24 Months


(Midwifery)Full/Part Time Part time

ECTS (per yr) 90 ECTS Mode of Study Research


2nd Sitting - Spring X Summer Autumn WinterMarks Entry Results will be returned at level 1











Carrying Forward


Progression Rules








C/W %


Exam %



Total90

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