Marks and Standards
2012 - 2013
School of Nursing and Midwifery,
National University of Ireland, Galway
Table of Contents
Contents
Bachelor of Nursing Science ................................................................................................. 3
Bachelor of Midwifery Science ............................................................................................. 3
Year 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Year 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Year 3 ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Year 4 ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Certificate in Nursing (Nurse/Midwife Prescribing) ........................................................... 11
Higher Diploma in Midwifery ............................................................................................. 13
Professional Credit Award ................................................................................................... 15
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Specialist Practice) .................................................... 17
Postgraduate Certificate Programmes .................................................................................. 19
Postgraduate Diploma (Nursing) ......................................................................................... 21
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Programmes (Full-Time) ............................................... 23
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Programmes (Part-Time) ............................................... 26
Year 1 ................................................................................................................................... 26
Year 2 ................................................................................................................................... 28
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Practice Nursing/Community Nursing with Prescribing)
.............................................................................................................................................. 30
Full Time.............................................................................................................................. 30
Part Time (Year 1) ............................................................................................................... 32
Part time (Year 2)................................................................................................................. 34
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Education) .................................................................... 36
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Advanced Practice with Prescribing) ........................... 37
Master of Health Sciences Programmes .............................................................................. 39
Year ...................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Listed below ......................................................................................................................... 39
Year 2 ................................................................................................................................... 41
Master of Health Sciences (Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery with Prescribing) ...... 43
Year 1 ................................................................................................................................... 43
Year 2 ................................................................................................................................... 45
Master of Health Sciences (Specialist Nursing) .................................................................. 47
Master of Philosophy Programmes ...................................................................................... 49
Full Time.............................................................................................................................. 49
1
Master of Philosophy Programmes ...................................................................................... 51
Part Time.............................................................................................................................. 51
Master of Philosophy Programmes ...................................................................................... 53
Part Time.............................................................................................................................. 53
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Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Midwifery Science
Year 1
Course Instance Listed below
Duration of Course
48 Months
Course Type
Title (in full)
NQAI Level
Full/Part Time
Level 8
Full Time
Mode of Study
Taught
ECTS (per yr)
Bachelor
1NG1
Bachelor of Nursing
Science (General)
1NG2
Bachelor of Nursing
Science (Psychiatry)
1BWS1 Bachelor of Midwifery
Science
60 ECTS
Common Marks and Standards apply
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Compensation is not permitted between theory and practice modules.
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the theoretical
component (minimum of 40%) and skills component (Pass)
 Principles and Practice of Clinical Nursing 1 (NU185)
 Principles and Practice of Midwifery (NU186)
The following modules are compulsory i.e. students must pass these
modules outright in order to progress.
Bachelor of Midwifery Sciences - 1BWS1
 Principles and Practices of Midwifery (NU186)
 Midwifery Anatomy, Physiology & Clinical Skills (NU192)
 Clinical Practice I & II (NU176)
 Practice Assessment (NU114)
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (General) – 1NG1
 Principles and Practices of Clinical Nursing 1 (NU185)
 Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult 1 (NU117)
 Clinical Practice I & II (NU118)
 Practice Assessment (NU129)
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Psychiatric) – 1NG2
 Principles and Practices of Clinical Nursing 1 (NU185)
3



Caring for Mental Health Service Users with Enduring Mental Health
Needs 1 (NU183)
Clinical Practice I & II (NU118)
Practice Assessment (NU138)
4
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Midwifery Science
Year 2
Course Instance Listed below
Duration of Course
48 Months
Course Type
Title (in full)
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
2NG1
Bachelor of Nursing
Full/Part Time
Full Time
2NG3
Science (General)
2NG2
Bachelor of Nursing
Science (Psychiatry)
2BWS1 Bachelor of Midwifery
Science
ECTS (per yr)
60 ECTS
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
st
Board Meetings 1 Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1 (only)
Honours
Honours and
H1
Pass Standards H2
Please choose H21
the appropriate H22
% for each
Pass
40%
Grade relevant
to this course
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
instances
Compensation
Candidates who do not fall below 35% in 5 ECTS may be deemed to have
Rules
passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the other
subjects equivalent to double the deficiency.
Compensation is not permitted in clinical practice modules.
Compensation may only be used to enable a candidate to pass the
examination as a whole
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Award
(where
applicable
which is final
year of
programme
only)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Sitting
5
Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
Not Applicable
General Requirements
Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise, the maximum mark
obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 44%.
In order to pass the Second University Examination candidates must pass
both the written and theoretical and practice elements of the programme.
Compensation is not permitted between theory and practice modules.
Candidates who fail to complete the Second University Examination
successfully within two years of entering the second year will be required to
withdraw.
Programme Specific Requirements
Bachelor of Midwifery Science - Candidates must pass the following module
to pass overall:
 Midwifery Studies I (NU246)
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Psychiatric) - Candidates must pass the
following module to pass overall:
 Introduction to Bio-Psychosocial Interventions (NU252)
Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) - To pass the following module
candidates must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 40%) and
skills component (Pass)
 Nursing Management of the Physically Ill Adult 2 (NU250)
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Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Midwifery Science
Year 3
Course Instance Listed below
Duration of Course
48 Months
Course Type
Title (in full)
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
3NG1
Bachelor of Nursing
Full/Part Time
Full Time
3NG3
Science (General)
3NG2
Bachelor of Nursing
Science (Psychiatry)
3BWS1 Bachelor of Midwifery
Science
ECTS (per yr)
60 ECTS
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
nd
2 Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1 (only)
Honours
Honours and
H1
Pass Standards H2
Please choose H21
the appropriate H22
% for each
Pass
40%
Grade relevant
to this course
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
instances
Compensation
Compensation is not permitted.
Rules
Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Sitting
Award
(where
applicable
which is final
year of
programme
only)
Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
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Not Applicable
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
General Requirements
Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise, the maximum mark
obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 44%.
In order to pass the Third University Examination candidates must pass both
the written and theoretical and practice elements of the programme.
Candidates who fail to complete the Third University Examination
successfully within two years of entering the third year will be required to
withdraw.
Programme Specific Requirements
Bachelor of Midwifery Science - To pass the following module candidates
must pass both the theoretical component (minimum of 40%) and skills
component (Pass)
 Midwifery Studies III (NU309)
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Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Midwifery Science
Year 4
Course Instance Listed below
Course Type
Title (in full)
Duration of Course
Bachelor
NQAI Level
4NG1
Bachelor of Nursing
Full/Part Time
4NG3
Science (General)
4NG2
Bachelor of Nursing
Science (Psychiatry)
4BWS1 Bachelor of Midwifery
Science
ECTS (per yr)
60 ECTS
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
nd
2 Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1 (only)
Honours
Honours will be awarded at the award level.
Honours and
H1
70%
Pass Standards H2
Please choose H21
60%
the appropriate H22
50%
% for each
Pass
40%
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Compensation
Compensation is not permitted.
Rules
Honours Rules Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Sitting
Award
(where
applicable
which is final
year of
programme
only)
Carrying
Forward
48 Months
Level 8
Full Time
Taught
Winter
Winter
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
50% of the penultimate year and 50% of the final year
Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
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Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
Not Applicable
Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise, the maximum mark
obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 44%.
In order to pass the Final University Examination candidates must pass both
the written and theoretical and practice elements of the programme.
Candidates who fail to complete the Final University Examination
successfully within two years of entering the fourth year will be required to
withdraw.
In order to be eligible to be award the degree candidates must meet in full
the requirements for registration specified by An Bord Altranais.
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Certificate in Nursing (Nurse/Midwife Prescribing)
Course Instance 1CNP1
Course Type
Title (in full)
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Board Meetings
Marks Entry
Certificate
Certificate in Nursing
(Nurse/Midwife Prescribing)
30 ECTS
Duration of
6 months
Course
NQAI Level
Level 8
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Mode of
Study
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Results will be returned at level 1 (only)
Blended Learning
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Honours
Honours and
Pass Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Compensation
Rules
Honours Rules
Award
(where
applicable
which is final
year of
programme
only)
Pass or Fail only at the overall Level
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
Not Applicable
Candidates’ must pass the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
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Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
Compensation is not permitted.
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Either of the above to the benefit of the student
(where
applicable)
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeat in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the theoretical or practice
elements of the programme within two years of commencing the
programme will be required to withdraw.
To be eligible for the award of the Certificate in Nursing (Nurse/Midwife
Prescribing) candidates must meet in full the requirements for
registration specified by An Bord Altranais.
The assessment strategy for the modules “Physical Assessment Skills”
(NU631) is comprised of a theoretical component and an OSCE.
Students must pass both the theoretical component (minimum 50%)
and the OSCE component (Pass) in order to pass the module overall.
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Higher Diploma in Midwifery
March 2012 Intake- (September 2012 – Sep 2013)
Course Instance
1HDM1.M
Course Type
Higher Diploma
Title (in full)
Higher Diploma in Midwifery
ECTS (per yr)
120 ECTS
Marks
Board Meetings
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Duration of 18 Months
Course
NQAI Level Level 8
Spring
Full/Part
Time
Mode of
Study
Full Time
Taught
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Higher Diploma in Midwifery
Honours or Degree
Awarded
Honours and Pass
Standards
Pass with Distinction
Please choose the
appropriate % for
each Grade relevant
to this course
instances
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
65%
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
20% of the penultimate year and 80% of the final year
Continuous programme
Carrying Forward
Yes
and / or 2nd
Sitting
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has
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Progression Rules
Special
Requirements
(where applicable)
No longer than
three lines
obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be
carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
Not Applicable
To pass the Second University Examination a candidate must pass
both the written (theoretical and clinical) and competency assessment.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommends otherwise the maximum
mark obtainable on a repeat examination in any session is 50%.
In order to be eligible for the award of Higher Diploma in Midwifery
candidates must have met in full the requirements for registration
specified by An Bord Altranais.
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Professional Credit Award
Course
Instance
Course Type
1PFC1, 1PFC2, 1PFC3
Duration of 12 months
Course
NQAI Level Level 9
Title (in full)
Professional Credit Award
ECTS (per yr)
Minimum 10 ECTS to a maximum
Professional Credit Award
of 20 ECTS
Full/Part
Time
Mode of
Study
Part-time
Taught
(Record as 10 ECTS tolerance +
10)
Marks
Board
Meetings
Marks Entry
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Professional Credit Award
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Pass or fail at the overall level
Honours
Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
H1
H2
H21
H22
Please choose Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
the
Distinction
appropriate % Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
and / or 2nd
Sitting
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Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
Not Applicable
Candidates may take a maximum of 20 credits i.e. one or two modules.
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer
than three
lines
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the theoretical
component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Continence Care (NU468)
 Managing Client Care in Specialist Settings (NU632)
 Examination of the Healthy, Term Newborn Infant (TBC)
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.
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Specialist Practice)
Course
Instance
1PCS1
Duration of
Course
12 months
Course Type
Postgraduate Certificate
NQAI Level
Level 9
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
(Specialist Practice)
Full/Part
Time
Full-Time
ECTS (per yr)
30 ECTS
Mode of
Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board
Meetings
1st Sitting
-
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1 (only)
Honours
Honours and
Pass Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Compensation
Rules
Honours Rules
Pass or Fail only at the overall Level
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
Compensation is not permitted.
N/A
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Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
Not Applicable
Candidates’ must pass the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
The assessment strategy for the modules “Physical Assessment Skills”
(NU631) and “Managing Client Care in Specialist Settings” (NU632) is
comprised of a theoretical component and an OSCE. Students must pass
both the theoretical component (minimum 50%) and the OSCE
component (Pass) in order to pass the module overall.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark
attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the theoretical or practice
elements of the programme within two years of commencing the
programme will be required to withdraw.
Candidates must complete 500 hours of practice.
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Postgraduate Certificate Programmes
Course
Instance
Listed below.
Course Type
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Certificate
1PCN1
Postgraduate
Certificate (Nursing)
1PCM1
Postgraduate
Certificate (Midwifery)
30 ECTS
Continuous programme ECTS
accrued over the duration the
student takes the programme
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Board
Meetings
Marks Entry
Title of Award
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Duration of Minimum of one
Course
academic to a maximum
of three academic years.
NQAI Level Level 9
Full/Part
Part-time
Time
Mode of
Study
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Listed above.
Taught
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Pass or Fail at the overall level.
H1
H2
H21
H22
Please choose Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
the
Distinction
appropriate % Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Compensation Compensation is not permitted.
Rules
Honours
Rules
Award
Based on final year -or(where
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
applicable)
Final Year alone (100%)
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of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Continuous
Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer
than three
lines
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
Not Applicable
General Requirement
Candidates must past three modules (including specified module) to pass
the programme overall.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark
attainable on repeat in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within four
years of commencement will be required to withdraw.
Specific Module Requirements
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the theoretical
component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Continence Care (NU468)
 Examination of the Healthy, Term Newborn Infant (TBC)
 Managing Client Care in Specialist Settings” (NU632)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
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Postgraduate Diploma (Nursing)
Course
Instance
1PDN1
Course Type
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma (Nursing)
ECTS (per yr)
60 ECTS
Continuous programme ECTS
accrued over the duration the
student takes the programme.
Marks
Board
Meetings
Marks Entry
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Postgraduate Diploma (Nursing)
Please indicate on the final year template the title of Award for the
Programme e.g. Degree of Master of Science
Title of Award
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Duration of Minimum of one
Course
academic to a maximum
of five academic years.
NQAI Level Level 9
Full/Part
Part-time
Time
Mode of
Taught
Study
Pass with Distinction
H1
H2
H21
H22
Please choose Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
the
Distinction
65%
appropriate % Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Compensation Compensation is not permitted.
Rules
Honours
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Rules
and / or 2nd
Sitting
21
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Continuous
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
Not Applicable
General Requirement
Candidates must past six modules (including specified module) to pass the
programme overall.
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer
than three
lines
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark
attainable on repeat in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within six
years of commencement will be required to withdraw.
Specific Module Requirements
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the theoretical
component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Continence Care (NU468)
 Examination of the Healthy, Term Newborn Infant (TBC)
 Managing Client Care in Specialist Settings” (NU632)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Programmes (Full-Time)
Course
Instance
Listed below.
Duration of
Course
12 months
Course Type
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Diploma
1PEC1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Emergency Care)
1PDP1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Perioperative)
1PDI1
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Intensive Care)
TBC
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Mental Health Community &
Inpatient Care)
1PDO1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Oncology)
1PDL1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Palliative Care)
1PMP1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing)
1PDH1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Public Health Nursing)
1PDG1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Gerontology)
1PDR1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Orthopaedics)
1PCA1 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Child & Adolescent Mental
Health)
90 ECTS
NQAI Level
Full/Part Time
Level 9
Full-Time
Mode of
Study
Taught
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Board
Meetings
Marks Entry
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Listed above
Honours or
Degree
Pass with Distinction
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Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
65%
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next
Not Applicable
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
and / or 2nd
Sitting
General Requirement
Candidates must past the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeat in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two
years of commencement will be required to withdraw.
Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours (refer to specific
requirements for the public health nursing programme).
Specific Programme Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care) –candidates
registered on the Mental Health or Learning Disability division of the
Register maintained by An Bord Altranais must complete an additional
220 clinical hours. This requirement may apply to registered general
nurses depending on the learning opportunities available to them in their
work setting.
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Public Health Nursing) - To be eligible
for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Public Health
24
Nursing) must meet in full the requirements for registration specified by
An Bord Altranais. Candidates must pass Professional Practice III to
progress to Professional Practice IV and V
Specific Module Requirements
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the
theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Continence Care (NU468)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Programmes (Part-Time)
Year 1
Course
Instance
Listed below.
Duration of
Course
24 months
Course Type
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Diploma
1PEC2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Emergency Care)
1PDP2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Perioperative)
1PDI2
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Intensive Care)
TBC
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Mental Health Community &
Inpatient Care)
1PDO2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Oncology)
1PDL2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Palliative Care)
1PMP2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing)
1PDG2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Gerontology)
1PDR2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Orthopaedics)
30 ECTS
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
Level 9
Part-Time
Mode of
Study
Taught
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Board
Meetings
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Spring
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Listed above
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Pass or Fail at the overall Level
H1
H2
H21
H22
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Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next
Not Applicable
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
and / or 2nd
Sitting
General Requirement
Candidates must past the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeat in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the first year of the
programme within two years of commencement will be required to
withdraw.
Specific Module Requirements
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the
theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Continence Care (NU468)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Programmes (Part-Time)
Year 2
Course
Instance
Listed below.
Duration of
Course
24 months
Course Type
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Diploma
2PEC2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Emergency Care)
2PDP2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Perioperative)
2PDI2
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Intensive Care)
TBC
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Mental Health Community &
Inpatient Care)
2PDO2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Oncology)
2PDL2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Palliative Care)
2PMP2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing)
2PDG2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Gerontology)
2PDR2 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Orthopaedics)
60 ECTS
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
Level 9
Part-Time
Mode of
Study
Taught
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Board
Meetings
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Spring
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Listed above
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Pass with Distinction
H1
H2
H21
28
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
65%
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
33.33% of the penultimate year and 66.66% of the final year.
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next
Not Applicable
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
and / or 2nd
Sitting
General Requirement
Candidates must past the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeat in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the second year of the
programme within two years of commencing the year will be required to
withdraw.
Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.
Specific Programme Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care) –candidates
registered on the Mental Health or Learning Disability division of the
Register maintained by An Bord Altranais must complete an additional
220 clinical hours. This requirement may apply to registered general
nurses depending on the learning opportunities available to them in their
work setting.
Specific Module Requirements
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the
theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Continence Care (NU468)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing with Prescribing)
Full Time
Course Instance
TBC
Course Type
Postgraduate Diploma
Title (in full)
ECTS (per yr)
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing with Prescribing)
100 ECTS
Marks
Board Meetings
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Spring
Duration of 12 months
Course
NQAI Level Level 9
Full/Part
Time
Full Time
Mode of
Study
Taught
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Practice Nursing/Community Nursing
with Prescribing)
Honours or
Degree Awarded
Honours and
Pass Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each Grade
relevant to this
course instances
Honours Rules
Award
(where
applicable)
Pass with Distinction
H1
H2
H2.1
H2.2
Pass
Distinction
Degree Awarded
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
65%
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Sitting
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
30
Carrying Forward
Progression
Rules
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
Not Applicable
Candidates’ must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
Special
Requirements
(where applicable)
No longer than
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
three lines
mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two
years of commencement will be required to withdraw.
Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.
To be eligible to for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing with Prescribing) candidates must
meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord
Altranais.
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the theoretical
component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Physical Assessment Skills (NU631)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
31
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing with Prescribing)
Part Time (Year 1)
Course Instance
TBC
Course Type
Postgraduate Diploma
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing with Prescribing)
Full/Part
Time
Full Time
ECTS (per yr)
40 ECTS
Mode of
Study
Taught
Marks
Board Meetings
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Marks Entry
Spring
Duration of 24 months
Course
NQAI Level Level 9
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Honours or
Degree Awarded
Honours and
Pass Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each Grade
relevant to this
course instances
Honours Rules
Award
(where
applicable)
Listed above
Pass of Fail at the overall level
H1
H2
H2.1
H2.2
Pass
Distinction
Degree Awarded
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Sitting
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
32
Carrying Forward
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
Not Applicable
Candidates’ must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark
attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the first year of the
programme within two years of commencement will be required to
withdraw.
Specific Module Requirements
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the theoretical
component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Physical Assessment Skills (NU631)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
 Best Practice in Cervical Smear Taking (NU581)
33
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Practice Nursing/Community
Nursing with Prescribing)
Part time (Year 2)
Course
Instance
TBC
Duration of
Course
24 months
Course Type
Title (in full)
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Practice
Nursing/Community Nursing with
Prescribing)
60 ECTS
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
Level 9
Part-Time
Mode of
Study
Taught
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Board
Meetings
Marks Entry
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting -
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Title of Award
Listed above
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Pass with Distinction
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
Distinction
Degree Awarded
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
65%
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
40% of the penultimate year and 60% of the final year.
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
34
Progression
and / or 2nd
Sitting
Rules
next
Not Applicable
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Candidates’ must pass both the theoretical and practice elements of the
programme to pass overall.
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the programme within two
years of commencement will be required to withdraw.
Candidates must complete 1000 clinical hours.
To be eligible to for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Practice Nursing/Community Nursing with Prescribing) candidates must
meet in full the requirements for registration specified by An Bord
Altranais.
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the
theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Physical Assessment Skills (NU631)
35
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Education)
Course Instance
1PNE1
Duration of Course
12 months
Course Type
Title (in Full)
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in
Nursing (Education)
60 ECTS
NQAI Level
Full/Part time
Level 9
Full-Time
Mode of Study
Taught
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Exam Board
Meetings
Marks Entry
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Results will be returned at level 1
Autumn
Winter
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours
Honours and
Pass Standards
Pass with Distinction
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
65%
Degree Awarded
Compensation
Rules
Honours Rules
Award (where
applicable
which is final
year of
programme
only)
Compensation is not permitted
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
Not Applicable
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum mark
attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Students must complete the programme within two years of commencing.
Students must complete 100 hours of teaching practice within the
stipulated areas (see Student Handbook).
To be eligible to for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
(Education) candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration
specified by An Bord Altranais.
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and /or 2nd Sitting
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
N/A of the penultimate year and N/A of the final year
36
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Advanced Practice with
Prescribing)
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in Full)
ECTS (per yr)
Marks
Exam Board
Meetings
Marks Entry
1PMA1
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in
Nursing (Advanced Practice
with Prescribing)
90 ECTS
Marks returned out of 100%
1st Sitting Spring
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part time
12 months
Mode of Study
Taught
Level 9
Full-Time
Summer
Autumn
Winter
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Results will be returned at level 1
Autumn
Winter
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Pass or Fail only at the overall Level
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Compensation
Rules
Honours Rules
Award (where
applicable
which is final
year of
programme
only)
Compensation is not permitted
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and /or 2nd Sitting
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
N/A of the penultimate year and N/A of the final year
Carrying Forward
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has
obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they
can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next
Not Applicable
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the
37
maximum mark attainable on repeating a module in any session
is 50%.
Candidates must complete the programme within two years of
commencing the programme.
Students must complete clinical practice within the stipulated
guidelines.
38
Master of Health Sciences Programmes
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
Listed below
Masters
1HV4
1HV11
1HV13
ECTS (per yr)
Master of Health
Sciences
(Nursing/Midwifery
Education)
Master of Health
Sciences
(Nursing)
Master of Health
Sciences
(Midwifery)
40 ECTS
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
12 months
Mode of
Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Level 9
Part Time
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Pass or Fail only at the overall Level
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Sitting
39
Carrying Forward
Progression Rules
Special
Requirements
(where applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has
obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be
carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
Not Applicable
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Students who fail to complete the first year of the programme within
two years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw.
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the
theoretical component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Examination of the Healthy, Term Newborn Infant (TBC)
40
Master of Health Sciences Programmes
Year 2
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
Listed below
Masters
2HV4
2HV11
2HV13
ECTS (per yr)
Master of Health
Sciences
(Nursing/Midwifery
Education)
Master of Health
Sciences
(Nursing)
Master of Health
Sciences
(Midwifery)
60 ECTS
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
12 months
Mode of
Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Level 9
Part Time
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Honours awarded at the overall level
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
Distinction
Degree Awarded
70%
60%
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
Sitting
41
35% of the penultimate year and 65% of the final year
Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
Not Applicable
General Requirements
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Students who fail to complete the final year of the programme within two
years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw.
Specific Programme Requirements
Master of Health Sciences (Nursing/Midwifery Education) - To be eligible
to for the award of the Master of Heath Sciences (Nursing/Midwifery
Education) candidates must meet in full the requirements for registration
specified by An Bord Altranais. Candidates must complete 100 hours of
teaching practice within the stipulated areas.
Module Requirements
To pass the following modules candidates must pass both the theoretical
component (minimum of 50%) and skills component (Pass)
 Advanced Wound Care Management (NU438)
 Examination of the Healthy, Term Newborn Infant (TBC)
42
Master of Health Sciences (Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery
with Prescribing)
Year 1
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
ECTS (per yr)
TBD
Masters
Master of Health Sciences
(Advanced Practice
Nursing/Midwifery with
Prescribing)
40 ECTS
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
12 months
Mode of
Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
nd
2 Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Level 9
Part Time
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Pass or Fail only at the overall Level
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
43
Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
and / or 2nd
Sitting
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
Not Applicable
Unless the Board of Examiners recommend otherwise the maximum
mark attainable on repeating a module in any session is 50%.
Students who fail to complete the first year of the programme within two
years of commencing the year will be required to withdraw.
44
Master of Health Sciences (Advanced Practice Nursing/Midwifery)
Year 2
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
ECTS (per yr)
2HV5
Masters
Master of Health Sciences
(Advanced Practice
Nursing/Midwifery)
60 ECTS
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
12 months
Mode of
Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Level 9
Part Time
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Honours awarded at overall level
H1
70%
H2
60%
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
35% of the penultimate year and 65% of the final year
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more
subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Progression
and / or 2nd
Sitting
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
45
Rules
year
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
Not Applicable
On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a module
Students must pass Year 2 within 2 academic years of commencing the
year.
Students must complete the clinical practice as stipulated within the
guidelines.
46
Master of Health Sciences (Specialist Nursing)
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
ECTS (per yr)
1HV12
Masters
Master of Health Sciences
(Specialist Nursing)
90 ECTS
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part
Time
Mode of
Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
12 months
Level 9
Part Time
Research
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Honours awarded at the overall level
H1
70%
H2
60%
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained a
passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried forward.
No
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the next
year
Not Applicable
Students must complete the programme within two years of commencing the
programme.
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
and / or 2nd
Sitting
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(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
On repeat a mark of 50% only is achievable for a module
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Master of Philosophy Programmes
Full Time
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
Listed below
Masters
1MPN1
1MPM1
ECTS (per yr)
Master of
Philosophy
(Nursing)
Master of
Philosophy
(Midwifery)
90 ECTS
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part Time
12 months
Mode of Study
Research
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
nd
2 Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Level 9
Full Time
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Honours awarded at the overall level
H1
70%
H2
60%
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Carrying
Forward
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has
obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can
be carried forward.
No
Not applicable
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Sitting
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to
the next year
Not Applicable
Students must complete within 2 years of commencing the
programme
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Master of Philosophy Programmes
Part Time
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
Listed below
Masters
1MPN2
1MPM2
ECTS (per yr)
0 ECTS
Master of
Philosophy
(Nursing)
Master of
Philosophy
(Midwifery)
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part Time
24 months
Mode of Study
Research
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
nd
2 Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Level 9
Part-time
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
H1
H2
H21
H22
Pass
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st and / or 2nd
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Sitting
51
Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has obtained
a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can be carried
forward.
No
Not applicable
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to the
next year
Not Applicable
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
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Master of Philosophy Programmes
Part Time
Course
Instance
Course Type
Title (in full)
Listed below
Masters
2MPN2
2MPM2
ECTS (per yr)
Master of
Philosophy
(Nursing)
Master of
Philosophy
(Midwifery)
90 ECTS
Duration of
Course
NQAI Level
Full/Part Time
24 months
Mode of Study
Research
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings 1st Sitting Spring
Summer
2nd Sitting Spring
Summer
Marks Entry
Results will be returned at level 1
Results will be returned at level 2
Honours or
Degree
Awarded
Honours and
Pass
Standards
Please choose
the appropriate
% for each
Grade relevant
to this course
instances
Level 9
Part-time
Autumn
Autumn
Winter
Winter
Honours awarded at the overall level
H1
70%
H2
60%
H21
H22
Pass
50% (Medicine and Nursing Only)
Distinction
Degree Awarded
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails overall.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st
and / or 2nd
Award
(where
applicable)
Based on final year -orFinal year and penultimate year to the benefit of the student
Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and
of the final year
Sitting
53
Carrying
Forward
Progression
Rules
Special
Requirements
(where
applicable)
No longer than
three lines
Yes
A candidate fails the examination as a whole, but has
obtained a passing mark or more in one or more subjects, they can
be carried forward.
No
Not applicable
Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress to
the next year
Not Applicable
Students must complete within 4 years of commencing the
programme
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