Advanced Practice (Midwifery) - Postgraduate Certificate Programme content

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

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

Key information

Complete part-time over one year.
Blended delivery – on campus and online
Six on-campus teaching days. Additional attendance may be required for assessment. 
Designed for working professionals.
Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters. You can click here for a schedule of lectures .
Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Midwifery
Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP)

Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance (NM6001) explores how to become a leader in promoting the delivery of quality and safety in meeting individual and population healthcare needs.
Advanced Practice Decision Making for Health Professionals (NM6011) develops the expertise necessary to function as an advanced nurse/midwife practitioner.

Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum (Midwifery) 1 (NM6003) enables students to develop competence in the five principles for advanced midwifery practice.
Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum (Midwifery) 2 (NM6004) develops clinical knowledge and practice at an advanced level within the student’s specific area of practice.

Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.