Department of Early and Medieval Irish, School of Irish Learning
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development, (CPD), approved candidates may take one-off modules and be provided with a transcript of marks.

Entry Requirements:
A second class honours undergraduate degree in the historical humanities or a related field.

Students may take the following module (subject to availability):

CC6008 Palaeography and Manuscript-based Research (10 credits)

Department of Italian, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development, (CPD), candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules and will be eligible to register for examinations in the internationally recognised DITALS certification.

Entry Requirements:
To be considered, applicants should normally have an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

Students may take one or more modules from the following (subject to availability):
IT6104 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 1 (10 credits)
IT6105 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 2 (10 credits)

School of Law

Programmes in the School of Law
LLM (Practitioner)
In advance of registration for the degree candidates who satisfy the entry requirements may opt to take individual LLM modules on a non-degree occasional basis from those on offer in the programme. These candidates will be identified as intending to proceed to the LLM (Practitioner) and a Learning Agreement will be entered into to provide a bridge to the degree. (This can be a flexible agreement and modified as necessary as the candidate proceeds). As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), candidates opting not to continue with the degree will be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

Programmes in the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
MSc (Applied Environmental Geology)
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.

The following modules are available:
GL6022 Environmental Planning and Regulation (5 credits)
GL6023 Offshore Environmental Geology (5 credits)
GL6024 Applied Geophysics (5 credits)
GL6025 Geoinfomatics for Environmental Geology (5 credits)
GL6026 Field Geology Techniques (5 credits)
GL6027 Industry Case Studies (5 credits)

MSc (Biomedical Sciences)
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development, (CPD), approved candidates from the Biomedical Science professions may take one-off modules and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks. Candidates would receive credit for modules taken as CPD should they subsequently register for the full MSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences.

MEngSc (Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering)
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.

Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

School of Clinical Therapies

Entry Requirements

• Candidates will hold either an undergraduate honours degree (NFQ Level 8, minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) or a postgraduate degree, in any scientific or medical discipline, such as but not exclusively, Audiology, Anatomy, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Speech and Language Therapy, Medicine, Nursing and Education.
• In exceptional circumstances candidates without an honours degree may be recommended for entry to the programme after a review of their qualifications and experience by the programme lead. The admission of such candidates will be subject to the approval of the School of Clinical Therapies.
• Applications will be reviewed on the basis of educational qualifications, relevant work experience and motivation.

The following modules from the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication are available to take as CPD:
*CT6103 Advanced Practices in Paediatric Assessment of Hearing (5 credits)
CT6200 Communication and Hearing in Paediatric and Adult Populations (10 credits)

* This module is restricted to students with recognised prior clinical experience in diagnostic audiology.

Note: Modules may not run unless there is a minimum of 3 participants.

CPD module credit towards the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication:
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for that programme, can apply to register for the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years to a maximum of 20 credits. This will require a PAC application by the student for the MSc.

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School of Medicine

Department of General Practice

As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), CPD modules in Primary Care are now offered by the Department of General Practice.

Entry Requirements
The Department of General Practice Continuing Professional Development modules are open to registered health care professionals in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health care disciplines or applicants who hold a relevant primary degree. Applicants must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (for example, the Irish Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland). Applicants not registered with one of the above professional bodies must provide evidence of a level 8 qualification in a relevant health care discipline.

Candidates whose first language is not English must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with scores in no individual sections less than 6.0.

All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of either current professional registration or primary degree.

The following modules are available:

GP5100 Diabetes in Primary Care (10 credits)
GP5101 Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care (Blended learning module) (10 credits)
GP5102 Dementia in Primary Care (10 credits)

The modules consist of twelve weeks’ worth of online distance learning units, supported by two face to face study days.
These modules will run annually only when minimum recruitment targets are met.

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

Palliative Care

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have:

1. A primary degree or an equivalent experience in a relevant health care discipline* to be approved by the Programme Team;
2. Registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional healthcare registration body;
3. Ideally candidates should have a minimum of one year post qualification experience in healthcare provision.

*A relevant health care discipline includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, audiology, physiotherapy, psychology, and social studies.

All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of current professional registration.

The following module is available:
IP5001 Holistic Approach to Palliative Care (5 credits)

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

Older Person Rehabilitation

The Continuing Professional Development Modules in Older Person Rehabilitation are designed to provide students from a range of different professional backgrounds with interdisciplinary learning in an area of Older Person Rehabilitation. Classes are held in blocks during weekdays. A ten-credit module equates to 200-250 hours of learning, including approximately 40-50 hours of structured contact time.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have:

1. A primary degree in a relevant health care discipline* or an equivalent academic qualification and professional experience to be approved by the Programme Team;
2. Ideally candidates should have at least one year's practical experience in their area of qualifications post-registration.
3. Applicants who do not meet the normal academic or experience requirements may also be considered following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the Programme Team.

*A relevant health care discipline includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing science, audiology, physiotherapy, psychology and social studies.

All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of current professional registration.

Garda Vetting
Students, or applicants in receipt of an offer, taking certain modules will be subject to Garda Vetting as relevant. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

Students may take one or more modules (to a maximum of twenty credits per year) from the following:

CG6002 Stroke Rehabilitation (10 credits)
CG6005 Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation (5 credits)
CG6006 Falls, Mobility and Movement Disorders (10 credits)
CG6009 Principles in Older Person Rehabilitation (10 credits)
CG6012 Neuromuscular Disorders (10 credits)

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

CPD module credit towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation:
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation, can apply to register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.
Acceptance of a candidate onto the Postgraduate Certification in Older Person Rehabilitation is subject to Garda/Police Clearance. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

CPD module credit towards the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation:
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation, can apply to register for the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.
Acceptance of a candidate onto the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation is subject to Garda/Police Clearance. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

Dementia

The Continuing Professional Development Modules in Dementia are designed to provide students from a range of different professional backgrounds with interdisciplinary learning in cognition and dementia. Classes are held in day blocks, during weekdays. A ten-credit module equates to 200-250 hours of learning, including approximately 40-50 hours of structured contact time.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have:

1. A Primary Degree in a relevant health care discipline* or an equivalent academic qualification and professional experience to be approved by the course committee;
2. Ideally candidates should have at least one year's practical experience in their area of qualification post-registration;
3. Applicants who do not meet the normal academic or experience requirements may also be considered following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the Programme Team.

*A relevant health care discipline includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing science, audiology, physiotherapy, psychology, and social studies.

All applicants are required to complete an application form.

Students may take one or both of the following modules :

CG6015 Understanding Cognitive Disorders and Dementia (10 credits)
CG6016 Advanced Issues in Dementia Care (10 credits)

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

CPD module credit towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia:
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Dementia programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia, can apply to register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.

Acceptance of a candidate onto the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia is subject to Garda Vetting. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

CPD module credit towards the MSc in Dementia:
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Dementia programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the MSc in Dementia, can apply to register for the MSc in Dementia with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.

Acceptance of a candidate onto the MSc in Dementia is subject to Garda Vetting. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

Entry Requirements

The Continuing Professional Development modules in Nursing and Midwifery are open to registered health care professionals in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, and Clinical Therapies or other allied disciplines. Some modules are open to registered nurses/midwives only (indicated below beside individual modules).

Applicants who are practising health care professionals must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration), the Irish Medical Council, the Health & Social Care Professions Council (or equivalent regulatory body for pharmacists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists etc.)) Applicants from allied disciplines must provide evidence of professional certification, where appropriate.

Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out here

Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal university approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.

Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved COMH scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.

NU6116 Advanced Practice in Nursing (10 Credits) and NU6154 Advanced Practice in Midwifery (10 Credits) - specific entry criteria:
Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience. The required experience must have been gained within the past 8 years with at least 5 years in the area in which advanced nursing or midwifery practice is being pursued. In addition, applicants must: (i) demonstrate continuous professional development and have completed a Master's degree; (ii) provide evidence of support from their employer and a completed Site Self-Declaration Form, signed by the Director of Nursing/Midwifery/Public Health/ authorised Nurse/Midwife Manager; (iii) provide nomination and confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor/and or Advanced Nurse or Midwife Practitioner mentor (completed Site Self-Declaration Form, signed by the Medical Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner Mentor) who will provide the student with supervision, support and learning opportunities including opportunities to practice under supervision to gain the required competencies and clinical competence to practice at an advanced level in nursing or midwifery. Applicants must contact their Director of Nursing/Midwifery/Public Health/authorised Nurse Manager to discuss the identified need for advanced nursing or midwifery practice in his/her practice area/organisation.

* Applicants for MH6136 must be practising Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists with evidence of a core qualification and registration with their relevant body eg NMBI. Applicants must have completed a postgraduate course (NFQ Level 9) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

*** Applicants for MH6014, MH6016, MH6099 and MH6112 must satisfy the following specific entry requirements:
Normally hold a Honours primary degree (minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I):

• in a relevant subject (e.g. nursing, medicine, pharmacy, clinical therapies, philosophy, law, theology, social sciences)
  OR
• in any discipline and either possess a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or show evidence of at least two years' work experience in a relevant field.

Applicants with a Second Class Honours Grade 2 will also be considered on a case by case basis.

Note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants without a primary degree may be recommended for entry to the module after a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee.

**** Applicants for MH6014 and MH6016
Applicants must be practising professionals (Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Education or other allied disciplines) with registration with the relevant professional regulatory body. Applicants for MH6014 must have achieved a pass result in a postgraduate research methods module equivalent to NU6005 (10 credits).

^# Applicants for NU5098
This module has intakes in Semesters 1, 2 and 3. Applicants must be practising nurses with evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) OR evidence that registration with the NMBI will be complete by the proposed commencement date of the module. Applicants must provide evidence that they will be working in a critical care environment (for a minimum of 19.5 hours/week). Applicants must provide a letter of support from their respective Director of Nursing and confirmation of having secured a clinical facilitator/preceptor for the duration of the module. This module is delivered online and via on campus/clinical site workshops and lectures.

^## Applicants for NU6301, NU6302, NU6303, NU6304, NU6306, NU6307, NU6310 and NU6311
Applicants must be qualified Nurses registered with the regulatory body in their country of residence or allied health professionals. Applicants from allied disciplines must provide evidence of professional certification, where appropriate. Applicants must have a primary degree, NFQ Level 8 or equivalent. Applicants for NU6304 must have achieved a pass result in a postgraduate research methods module equivalent to NU6310 (10 credits).

^### Applicants for NU5081 and NU6153
Places on these modules are limited and are offered to applicants from the HSE South/South West Hospital Group or Community Health Organisation Area 4 in the first instance. Any remaining places may be offered to applicants not from these organisations. If additional places are available, they will be offered to applicants providing antenatal education within the public health services based on timing of application.

The following modules are available:
MH5085 Obesity Management and Prevention Training for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
MH5092 An Integrated Approach to Working with Individuals with Dual Diagnosis in the Mental Health and Addiction Services (5 credits)
MH6014 Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits)****
MH6016 Advance Care Planning (5 credits)****
MH6099 Introduction to End-of-Life Decision Making (5 credits)***
MH6112 Ethical Controversies in End-of-Life Care (10 credits)***
MH6136 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Models: Behavioural Activation for Depression (5 credits)*
NU5007 Acute and Chronic Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
NU5077 Diabetes Management (5 credits)
NU5081 Preparation for Birth and Parenthood Facilitation (5 credits) ^### **Registered Midwives, Public Health Nurses, Physiotherapists ONLY**
NU5082 Physical Assessment for Nursing Practice (5 credits) **Registered Nurses ONLY**
NU5083 Informatics for Health Care Professionals (5 credits)
NU5084 Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU5086 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU5087 Practice and Principles of Health Promotion (5 credits)
NU5090 Clinical Audit for Health Care Professionals (5 credits)
NU5091 Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing (5 credits) **Registered Nurses ONLY**
NU5098 National Foundation Module in Critical Care Nursing (10 credits) ^# **Registered Nurses ONLY**
NU6005 Research Methods (10 credits)
NU6027 Trauma Nursing (10 credits)
NU6028 Medical and Special Population Emergency Nursing (10 Credits)
NU6030 Cardiac Nursing (10 credits)
NU6031 Intensive Care Nursing (10 credits)
NU6043 Adults and Older People in the Community (5 credits)
NU6044 Health and Health Promotion: Concepts and Principles (5 credits)
NU6052 Person Centred Health Care for People with an Intellectual Disability (10 credits)
NU6053 Ethics for Specialist Practice (5 credits)
NU6070 Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)
NU6074 Nursing and Midwifery Management and Development (10 credits)
NU6078 Ageing and Older People: Bio Psychosocial Perspectives (10 credits)
NU6079 Contemporary issues in Gerontological Nursing (5 credits)
NU6085 Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
NU6093 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Renal Problems (5 credits)
NU6095 Primary Health Care Services in the Community (5 credits)
NU6096 Nursing in the Community in Primary Health Care 1 (10 credits)
NU6107 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Gastrointestinal Problems (5 credits)
NU6116 Advanced Practice in Nursing (10 credits)
NU6117 Contemporary Approaches to Dementia across the Continuum of Care (10 credits)
NU6120 Patient Safety (10 credits)
NU6123 Independent Study in Advanced Nursing or Midwifery Practice (5 credits) **Registered Nurses/Midwives ONLY**
NU6124 Global Perspectives on Clinical Specialist and Advanced Practitioner Roles in Nursing or Midwifery (10 credits)
NU6125 Professional Practice Issues for Nurses and Midwives (10 credits) **Registered Nurses/Midwives ONLY**
NU6126 Physical Assessment for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU6127 Elective Orthopaedic Nursing - Adult (10 credits) **Registered Nurses ONLY**
NU6128 Orthopaedic Trauma Nursing - Adult (10 credits) **Registered Nurses ONLY**
NU6133 Mental Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)
NU6145 Foundations of Cancer Care (10 credits)
NU6146 Cancer Management and Supportive Cancer Care 1 (10 credits)
NU6147 Cancer Management and Supportive Cancer Care 2 (5 credits)
NU6150 Nursing Management of Neonates (10 credits) **Registered Nurses/Registered Children's Nurses/Midwives working in neonatal or paediatric care ONLY**
NU6152 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems (10 credits)
NU6153 Preparation for Birth and Parenthood Facilitation (10 credits) ^### **Registered Midwives/Public Health Nurses ONLY**
NU6154 Advanced Practice in Midwifery (10 credits)
NU6158 Evidence Based Cervical Screening (10 credits)
NU6167 Maternity Critical Care (10 credits) **Registered Nurses/Midwives ONLY**
NU6301 Personal and Professional Development (10 credits) ^##
NU6302 Practice Enhancement for Quality Nursing and Healthcare (10 credits) ^##
NU6303 Advancing Practice for Patient Safety (10 credits) ^##
NU6304 Advanced Research Methods Applied to Healthcare (10 credits) ^##
NU6306 Clinical Leadership for Nursing and Healthcare Quality Improvement (10 credits) ^##
NU6307 Contemporary Issues and Quality Improvement in Gerontological Nursing (10 credits) ^##
NU6310 Implementation of Evidence Based Practice for Quality Improvement in Healthcare (10 credits) ^##
NU6311 Theory of Health Assessment in Nursing (10 credits) ^##

Apart from NU6116, NU6123, NU6124 and NU6154 these modules will not necessarily run unless minimum recruitment targets of 10 students are achieved.

Students who complete CPD modules may apply for exemptions from similar or relevant modules if taken within a five year period.

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

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School of Pharmacy

Entry Requirements
Applicants must be registered with the relevant professional accreditation authority and must provide proof of this registration (via professional registration number which can be verified) and a birth certificate or valid passport in order to register.

The following modules are available:
MH5001 Health Literacy for Health and Social Care Settings (5 credits)
PF6501 Special Topics in Clinical Pharmacy Asthma (5 credits)
PF6502 Special Topics in Clinical Pharmacy Diabetes (5 credits)
PF6504 Coagulation Management for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
PF6505 Special Topics in Clinical Pharmacy Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidaemia and Hypertension (5 credits)
PF6506 Special Topics in Clinical Pharmacy Cardiovascular Disease - Congestive Heart Failure and Stroke (5 credits)
PF6508 Special Topics in Clinical Pharmacy - Travel Health and Medicines (5 credits)

Note: Modules may not be run unless there is a minimum requirement of 10 participants.

The following modules from the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy are also available to take as CPD:

PF6001 Biostatistics/Critical Appraisal (5 credits)
PF6005 Pharmacoeconomics (5 credits)
PF6006 Pharmacotherapy II: Endocrinology, CNS (Psychiatry/Neurology), Musculoskeletal, Infectious Disease (15 credits)
PF6007 Pharmacotherapy III: Special Populations (10 credits)
PF6009 Pharmacotherapy I: Renal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Disorders (15 credits)
PF6010 Drugs and Therapeutics: Safety, Efficacy and Rational Use (10 credits)

A student who successfully completes and passes a module under CPD and who satisfies the programme eligibility criteria may be eligible for exemptions if he/she subsequently undertakes a Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy within five years from the date of successful completion of the module (and subject to the module being offered on the Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Clinical Pharmacy programmes).

Entry Requirements
As per MSc (Clinical Pharmacy)
(Pathway I)

• Candidates must hold a primary pharmacy degree from a School of Pharmacy that is approved by the Programme Committee;
• They must be registered with the professional accreditation authority in the country in which they are practising;
• Candidates should have practical experience in their area of qualifications of at least one year post-registration;
• All candidates will be required to have full access to computer and internet facilities and to be computer literate;
• Candidates must be employed in a healthcare setting;
• Applicants may be requested to undergo an interview;
• In some exceptional circumstances candidates, by virtue of their training and experience may, at the discretion of the Programme Director and the Head of School, be deemed suitable for entry to the degree.

The following modules from the MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Systems are also available to take as CPD:

PF6200 Pharmaceutical Chemistry (10 credits)
PF6201 Pharmaceutical Dosage Form Design (5 credits)
PF6202 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - API to Finished Product (5 credits)
PF6203 Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Sterile Manufacturing (5 credits)
PF6204 Biopharmaceutical Development of Investigational Medicinal Products (5 credits)
PF6205 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (5 credits)
PF6206 Pharmaceutical Statistics and Process Control (5 credits)
PF6207 Pharmaceutical Plant and Process: From Design through Validation (5 credits)
PF6208 Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Affairs (5 credits)
PF6209 Role and Professional Duties of the Qualified Person (5 credits)
PT6401 Pharmacology (5 credits)

Entry Requirements
As per MSc (Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Systems).
(Pathway I)
All candidates must be approved by the programme committee within the School of Pharmacy. Applicants may be short listed for interview.

• A candidate must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours primary degree in a relevant science discipline (NFQ level 8) which has been approved by the programme committee (e.g. pharmacy, chemistry or the biological sciences);
• Candidates must be currently employed in a relevant pharmaceutical sector (ideally greater than two years experience) and for the duration of the programme;
• Consideration may be given to other applicants with suitable equivalent professional qualifications and significant industrial experience (greater than 5 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry).

*Note: Candidates who successfully complete this programme and wish to become a QP must apply to the HPRA to become registered as a QP and should also note the following:

• They must also have an appropriate primary degree that is considered by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to meet the specific requirements for primary qualifications listed in article 49 of 2001/83/EC (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and technology, biology);
• They must provide evidence to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that they ‘have acquired practical experience over at least two years, in one or more undertakings which are authorized to manufacture medicinal products, in the activities of qualitative analysis of medicinal products, of quantitative analysis of active substances and of testing and checking necessary to ensure the quality of medicinal products’.

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

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School of Public Health

As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), modules available in the MSc in Occupational Health, the MSc in Occupational Health (Online) and the Master in Public Health (Online) are offered as CPD modules in the College of Medicine and Health.

These modules are available for external individuals to attend as independent modules, having as target groups essentially: Health and Safety Professionals in Industry and Healthcare, Occupational Health Nurses, Self-employed Occupational Health and Safety Consultants, Human Resources Managers among others. These modules are also available to Healthcare Professionals - doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, allied healthcare professionals among others.

Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Director/Coordinator, be permitted to take the individual modules referred below, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.

Entry requirements (for MSc Occupational Health and MSc Occupational Health (Online) modules):

Candidates for the following CPD modules must normally meet one of the following criteria:

1. A Level 8 honours primary degree (minimum second class honours, grade 2) in a relevant area, for example health-related (Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Environmental Health, Psychology/Behavioural Science, Physiotherapy); Engineering and Human Resource Management and relevant professional experience¹ or work placement in an associated Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare area.

OR

2. A minimum of a Diploma/Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare (minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1), from UCC, or an equivalent qualification² from another Institution (Level 8 Diploma, minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) and a minimum of two years relevant professional work experience¹ in an area associated with Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare;

OR

3. Applicants with a minimum of three years professional work experience in an associated area¹ of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare will be invited for interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme.

¹ Relevant professional work experience, job title examples: Health and Safety Officers/Advisors/Managers/Coordinators; Environmental Safety Officers/Managers; Safety Engineers, Health Promotion Officers; HR Officers/Managers; Occupational Health Nurses, Health Scientists, Professional Trainers, Health and Safety Consultants.

² Level 8, Examples: Diploma/Higher Diploma/International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; Diploma in Environment Management, Diploma in Health Promotion, Diploma in Learning, Development and Work-based Training.

The modules available to be taken under these conditions are (to a maximum of 20 credits in total):

Modules from the MSc Occupational Health (not on offer in 2019/20):

AD6800 Training and Development Issues in Occupational Health (5 credits)
EH6015 Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Workplace (10 credits)
EH6017 Principles, Theory and Practical Application of Risk Assessment and Management Programmes in the Workplace (10 credits)
EH6041 Psychology Applied to Occupational Health and Safety (5 credits)
EH6059 Principles of Psychosocial Epidemiology (5 credits)
EH6060 Risk Assessment and Management of Psychosocial Work Risks (5 credits)
EH6073 Critical Appraisal of Publications in Occupational Health (5 credits)

Modules from the MSc Occupational Health (Online):

AD6008 Training and Development in Occupational Health and Safety (online) (10 credits)
EH6108 Management of Psychosocial Workplace Risks: Theory & Practice (online) (10 credits)
EH6109 Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Workplace (online) (10 credits)
EH6110 Risk Assessment and Implementation of Health and Safety Management Programmes (online) (10 credits)
LW6109 Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Law (online) (10 credits)

A student, if admitted to the course, who successfully completes and passes a module under CPD will be eligible for exemptions if he/she is admitted to the MSc in Occupational Health or the MSc in Occupational Health (Online) within five years from the date of successful completion of the module (and subject to the module being offered on the MSc in Occupational Health or the MSc in Occupational Health (Online)).

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

Entry requirements (for modules for the Master of Public Health (Online):

Prospective students must satisfy the following:

• Students accepted on the course would normally be expected to hold an Honours primary degree in a relevant subject (minimum Second Class Honours) or an Honours primary degree in any discipline (minimum Second Class Honours) and either possess a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or show evidence of at least two years work experience in a relevant field;
• Decisions will be based on qualifications and quality of the application.

Note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants without a primary degree may be recommended for entry to the programme following an interview and review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee. Admission of such applicants will be subject to the approval of the College of Medicine and Health Executive Committee.

Technical Entry Requirements (Online):
To access and interact with the course content, assignments and assessments etc. students will require access to at least a PC/ Laptop running Windows 7 or later and Mac OSX 10.7.4. Common plug-ins such as Microsoft Silverlight, Java and Flash will also be required. Students must have access to MS Office or an equivalent suite of applications such as Libre Office. They must also have access to a modern standards compliant web browser. UCC recommends either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
To engage productively and successfully with the content, basic technical computer skills such as familiarity with word processing, web browsing and email - recommended.

Modules from the Master of Public Health (Online):

EH6093 Introduction to Research Methods and Epidemiology (Online) (10 credits)
EH6095 Health Promotion and Advocacy in Public Health (Online) (10 credits) (not on offer in 2019/20)
EH6096 Principles and Practice of Multi-disciplinary Health Protection (Online) (10 credits)
EH6097 Introduction to Social Research in Public Health (Online) (10 credits)

A student, if admitted to the course, who successfully completes and passes a module under CPD will be eligible for exemptions if he/she is admitted to the Master of Public Health within five years from the date of successful completion of the module (and subject to the module being offered on the Online MPH and/or campus-based MPH courses).

In advance of applying candidates should contact the School of Public Health to confirm the dates of delivery for these modules.

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

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Programmes in the College of Medicine and Health
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), healthcare professionals may take a one-off module from the following programmes and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks:

Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Care
Master of Public Health
MSc (Evidence Based Therapy Practice
MSc (Clinical Pharmacy)
Master of Dental Public Health

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.