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Advanced Practice (Midwifery) - Postgraduate Certificate

Build on your qualifications and experience to develop and register as an Advanced Practice Midwife.

Key information

EU fees per year €3,000
Non-EU fees per year €3,000
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration One year
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Blended
Start date September
Award Graduate Certificate
Application end date 17 August 2026

UL’s Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice (Midwifery) is a one year, part-time Level 9 programme designed to build on your existing qualifications and clinical experience.  

Through a blend of academic modules and supervised clinical practice, you’ll develop the autonomy, leadership, and collaborative skills required for advanced midwifery roles. 

On successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an Advanced Midwife Practitioner (RAMP) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). 

During this programme, you will

  • Develop as a healthcare professional, with the clinical decision-making skills to enhance care and improve outcomes for women and their babies.  

  • Complete specialist modules in Leadership, Quality and Governance to evolve your practice and work towards  senior roles.  

  • Grow as an innovative, woman-centered practitioner, assessing and managing care in partnership with women.  

  • Undertake supervised clinical practice under the guidance of experienced mentors, developing key competencies for career development. 

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