Program Overview

School of Nursing and Midwifery

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is a leading institution for nursing and midwifery education and research. The school offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research degrees and continuing professional development modules.

Study

The school offers the following study options:

• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Research degrees
• Continuing professional development modules

Undergraduate Programs

The school offers undergraduate programs in nursing and midwifery, including:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
• Bachelor of Science in Integrated Children's and General Nursing

Postgraduate Programs

The school offers postgraduate programs in nursing and midwifery, including:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Midwifery

Research Degrees

The school offers research degrees in nursing and midwifery, including:

• Master of Science by Research
• Doctor of Philosophy

Research and Innovation

The school has a strong research focus, with several research clusters and groups, including:

• Maternity, Families and Primary Care
• Ageing Integrated Research
• Enhancing Cancer Awareness and Survivorship Programmes
• Centre for Safer Staffing and Healthcare Systems Research

Research Clusters

The school has several research clusters, including:

• Maternity, Families and Primary Care
• Ageing Integrated Research
• Enhancing Cancer Awareness and Survivorship Programmes
• Centre for Safer Staffing and Healthcare Systems Research
• J.U.S.T.I.C.E in Healthcare
• Mental Health and Wellbeing for the 21st Century

Research Awards and Bursaries

The school offers several research awards and bursaries, including:

• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) awards
• Research awards for postgraduate students

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Awards

The SURE awards are available to undergraduate students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and provide an opportunity for students to engage in research projects during the summer months. The awards are valued at up to 2,800 and are available for a maximum of eight weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a SURE award, applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate student in the School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Not be in the final year of their degree course
• Have a supervisor who is a member of the School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Conduct the research project in a School from the College of Medicine and Health

Application Process

Applications for SURE awards must be submitted by the deadline, which is typically in May. Applicants must submit a completed application form, which includes a research proposal and a letter of support from their supervisor.

Contact

For more information about the School of Nursing and Midwifery, please contact: Brookfield Health Sciences Complex College Road Cork, Ireland T12 AK54