Micro-credentials, or Continuous Professional Development (CPD) modules are offered to support the adult and flexible learning needs of nurses and midwives and can be undertaken without registering for a full postgraduate nursing programme. Students can take up to two micro-credentials of study without enrolling on a full programme. Enrolment occurs at the beginning of the Autumn and Spring semester.
Micro-credentials successfully completed by students have designated ECT credits and if students subsequently register for a postgraduate programme of which these modules are part of, they may apply to the University for exemptions for the completed modules and carry grades forward.
All of the department's postgraduate programmes adopt blended learning. Blended learning is a teaching strategy that involves a combination of on-campus days and online teaching and learning. It enables students to access course material online anytime, on or off campus. Blended learning provides flexibility and accessible development opportunities for registered nurses and midwives with family and work commitments. The micro-credentials listed below are offered on Tuesdays during Autumn and Spring semesters.
Some micro-credentials will only be offered when sufficient numbers of students are registered for those modules, per semester. You will need to contact the office in advance of each academic semester to inform that you are registered for a CPE module, and to receive details on schedules, times and location of when modules are taught.
University of Limerick is delighted to have received 50% funding for a select number of micro-credentials in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy.
Please see the micro-credentials below for more information.
Thank you for your interest in the University of Limerick Certificate of Study.
See the following link for information on the Limerick CNME funding process https://healthservice.hse.ie/about-us/onmsd/cpd-for-nurses-and-midwives/cnme-limerick.html
If it is your intention to apply for funding for a module, please ensure funding is in place before submitting your application.
Please note: Not all modules run in each Semester, please ensure your chosen module is running prior to application. This information is available when you select "Apply Now" on the website.
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FEES: The fees for UCOS Single modules are:
Standard Module Fee €568 EU - €1,623 Non EU
9 credit module: €800 EU - €1,500 Non EU
12 credit module: €1,050 EU - €1,900 Non EU
15 credit modules: €1,300 EU - €2,400 Non-EU
Once your appliction is processed you will be instructed how to pay the fees or be asked to provide a Funding Letter if applicable.
Nursing Midwifery + Healthcare
Contact Nursing and Midwifery
Health Science Building, North Bank Campus, University of Limerick
Email: nm@ul.ie