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Midwifery (H.Dip.) – (Grad.Dip.)
University of Dublin Trinity College
School of Nursing and Midwifery
| Application Deadline: | 11 August 2010 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 17,827 - | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | March, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Dublin Trinity College
This programme is delivered in conjunction with the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin 1 and the Coombe Women´s Hospital, Dublin 8. From September 2007 the course will be delivered over 18 months (78 weeks). The first programme will commence in September
2007 and conclude in March 2009. The next programme will commence in March/April 2009 and conclude in September 2010. During the programme, midwifery students are employed in one of these hospitals. The status of the student of midwifery is unique in that the student is both an employee of one of these two hospitals and a student of Trinity College. Contractual, procedural and student obligations are detailed in the terms and conditions of employment.
The next intake will commence on 20th September 2010. Please note that the deadline has now closed for applications (12th of March 2010).
The programme runs back to back and therefore next intake will commence again on the 19th March 2012.
This programme aims to educate a midwife who is competent to practice at the point of registration. The programme acknowledges that the student has a background in nursing prior to commencing midwifery. It aims to build on the relevant components and prior learning and experience whilst simultaneously emphasising the health orientated and wellness model that is advocated in midwifery practice.
The programme also acknowledges that midwifery is practised in a dynamic environment and recognises that there is need for the midwife to be a lifelong learner if women and families are to be offered the best care options available.
The 78 weeks of the programme are inclusive of annual leave and are divided between theory and practice. There are 26 weeks´ theory during the programme. Practice placements will involve both day and night duty.
Contents
The course will consist of the following modules: * Foundation Skills for Midwifery Practice,
* Sharing the Woman´s Experience - Social Theory and Birth,
* Core Midwifery Practice,
* Adaptation in Pregnancy,
* Midwifery Practice: Pathophysiology,
* Midwifery Research - Evidence for Midwifery Practice,
* Lactation and Infant Feeding,
* Midwifery Practice: Unexpected Outcomes of Pregnancy and Childbirth,
* Being a Midwife - Personal and Professional Development,
* `Bring it all together´.
It will also comprise a considerable amount of Midwifery Practice.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria:
* a. Must be a registered general nurse on the General Nurse Division of the register maintained by An Bord Altranais and
* b. Currently on the Live Register maintained by An Bord Altranais and
* c. A minimum of 6 months full-time recent clinical nursing practice or equivalent since registration as a general nurse and
* d. Have a relevant academic qualification, preferably to degree level and
* e. Satisfy the selection committee that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.
English language requirements:
* IELTS: Grade 6.5
* TOEFL: 88 iBT, 230-computer based, 570 paper based
* Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
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