Overview

This Nursing (Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice) programme from University College Cork is delivered using an innovative blended learning model which includes online and face-to-face teaching and learning. This will facilitate mental health nurses in engaging with lifelong personal and professional development through flexible modes of learning.

Careers Information

This course will give registered psychiatric nurses the knowledge and skills to work within the scope of practice of a clinical nurse specialist in all mental health service settings.

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Programme Structure

Modules

Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Decision-making in Specialist Practice

Leadership, Management and Practice Development in Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice

Therapeutic Engagement, Advanced Assessment Skills and Clinical Decision Making in Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice

Psychosocial and Recovery-focused Interventions in Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

PGDip: 60

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice Pathway, applicants must be Registered Psychiatric Nurses;

For the Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice Pathway, applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for;

Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager stating:

The applicant will be working in the relevant specialist area for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 18.75 hours a week

They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements

A Clinical Preceptor and/or Clinical Facilitator can support learning in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16700 EUR / year

≈ 16700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

7900 EUR / year

≈ 7900 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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