The Programme

• Course Content

  The course considers the needs of the sick new-born infant requiring Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 nursing care; and will develop knowledge of foetal and neonatal physiology, growth and development.

  This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

  • Aetiology and Pathophysiology of Neonatal Illness (MID3015) - Semester 1
  • Principles and Practice of Intensive and High Dependency Care of the Newborn (MID3016) -  Semester 2
  • Principles and Practice of Special Care of the Newborn (MID3014) - Semester 2 (Online Module)

  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.

  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.

• Outcomes

  The Short Courses in Health Studies aim to prepare you to meet the changes and challenges of health care delivery within the health service and independent sector. Modules within each Short Course are practice focused, thus helping you acquire enhanced knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to your area of practice.  In addition, you will be provided with the opportunity to advance health care knowledge and develop analytical and academic skills.

   

• 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	TBC
  Second Semester	Tuesday	9am-12pm / 1-4pm	TBC

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree 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 must be working in a neonatal unit.

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