Nurse or Midwife Prescribing
Position Details (Master's)
This Nurse or Midwife Prescribing degree delivered by University College Cork will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to be competent in medication management. This NFQ Level 8 Special Purpose Award complies with the statutory, professional and interdisciplinary framework for the development of expertise in the area of prescriptive authority.
This Nurse or Midwife Prescribing program at University College Cork is first and foremost about making a difference, and has provided the opportunity for nurses and midwives to expand their roles to meet the needs of patients and service users within their area of expertise. The course will also enhance your professional capacity so that services are more patient-focused, thereby delivering better outcomes.
Skills and Careers Information
Nurse/Midwife Prescribing offers the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills and a knowledge base to inform evidence-based practice.
Modules
- Systematic Assessment and Evaluation in Patient Care
- Professional, Ethical and Legal Practice, Communication Aspects of Prescribing and Clinical Practicum
- Holistic Approach to Prescribing Medicinal Products and Clinical Practicum
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026
University College Cork
On Campus (Full Time)
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Jun 2026