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Stand Alone Module | Midwifery

Perinatal Mental Health

LEVEL OF STUDY : 7 - postgraduate level

Module Code: HSN7077

Perinatal mental health issues are common, with around 1 in 5 women experiencing an issue either during pregnancy or after birth. Prompt and effective treatment minimises the risk for the mother and improves outcomes for mother and family unit. This module is designed for any health care professional that interacts with pregnant women, mothers and their families during the perinatal period*.

*For the purposes of this module, perinatal is defined as pregnancy and postnatal period up to 12 months following birth.

Duration1 semester
DeliveryBlended
Fees fromNo Fee
Start dateTo be confirmed

For provisional timetables, please refer to the section below titled Delivery.

Stand Alone modules give the applicant an opportunity to:

  • Return to study
  • Update in a new field of practice
  • Further develop knowledge and skills in the current area of practice

On successful completion of the module the participant will be awarded CATs points, which may count towards another award. Students may access a number of Stand Alone modules offered within a variety of nursing programmes. The modules may stipulate that participants must be working in a relevant clinical environment. 

Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it may not be possible to run all courses each year.

Fees

Commissioned Health TrustNo Fee
Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2025/26£811

Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change.
See details on how to pay your fees here.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.

The Programme

  • Course Content

    It will cover the prediction, detection, treatment and management of maternal mental ill health through the multi-disciplinary/agency service models currently in operation in alignment with the NI Perinatal Mental Health Pathway. Both emergent and pre-existing mental health issues on the perinatal mental health spectrum will be explored with the aim of developing critical knowledge and understanding. The implications of mental illness during the perinatal period for women, infants and their families will also be included. The module will draw on the teaching expertise of both mental health nursing professionals and midwifery staff within the School and external clinical expertise as appropriate. 

  • Outcomes

    This stand alone module is worth 20 CATs points. Where a clinical skills component is included, there may be a requirement for support and supervision of an experienced practitioner within the student’s clinical area.  

  • 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.

    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.

    Second Semester

    Friday

    9am-1pm

    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.

Teaching staff

Janine Stockdale - Senior Lecturer

j.stockdale@qub.ac.uk

Janine Stockdale - Senior Lecturer

j.stockdale@qub.ac.uk


How to apply

Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.  
 
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry. 
 
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk

Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI. 

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