The Programme

• Course Content

  The postgraduate certificate consists of two modules, which are usually taken part time over one year. This is augmented by day-to-day practice on a neonatal unit following which the student should have a sound knowledge of neonatal nursing care, and be competent to work on a neonatal unit.

   - HSN7102 Special and intensive care of the neonate (40 cats)

  - HSN7103 The art and science of neonatal nursing (20 cats)

• Outcomes

  This short course will facilitate the further development of an enquiring and creative approach to the study of neonatal care and related issues in a reflective and critically aware manner. Nurses and midwives involved in the care of sick infants are confronted daily by their medical problems. In order to provide quality care in the intensive and special care environment, they must have an in-depth understanding, not only of foetal and neonatal physiology, growth and development, but also the pathological processes concerned with neonatal illness. The course will focus on the needs of the sick new-born infant requiring Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 nursing care. Students will be encouraged to develop their knowledge and skills in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for the sick new-born infant, and to reflect on approaches to nursing care that are individualised, family-centred and underpinned by evidence-based practice.

• Delivery

  Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.

  Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 15 September 2025 (Week 1) and finishes w/c 1 December 2025 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 12 January 2026 (Week 18) and finishes w/c 20 April 2026 unless otherwise advised.

  Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.

  First Semester	Tuesday	9am – 12pm/ 1 – 4pm
  Second Semester	Tuesday	9am – 12pm/ 1 – 4pm

  TBC

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants must hold at least a degree for entry to Level 7 (postgraduate level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

  International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

  Students accessing this stand alone module must work in the relevant clinical area.

  Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.