Msc In Perinatal Mental Health

University of Limerick

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with attendance2 years

Course duration

8/31/2025

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US$8038

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The overall aim of the Master of Perinatal Mental Health programme is to support health care professionals to work more effectively with parents and their families experiencing perinatal mental health issues. A key goal of this programme is to prepare practitioners for the challenges of leading and delivering quality of perinatal mental health care. To achieve this goal the programme content focusses on providing practitioners with the theoretical underpinnings for the development of knowledge and skills in areas of assessment, screening and therapeutic interventions for persons with perinatal mental health issues. The programme is listed as full time but is taken on a part time basis. On completion of the programme students will be able to: Appraise evidence informing health care practice in monitoring, coordinating and managing perinatal mental health Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assessment and care required to support perinatal mental health Critically review current innovations and developments within perinatal mental health Discuss factors that influence practice and theoretical knowledge in relation to perinatal mental health Value the collaboration within interprofessional teams in the provision of quality perinatal mental health care delivery Critically discuss the individual roles of the interprofessional team in the provision of effective perinatal mental health care Demonstrate the critical thinking skills and the ethical decision making required in the provision of perinatal mental health care Critically evaluate, generate and conduct research that will incorporate evidence based practice in perinatal mental health Critically appraise strategies to promote, maintain and restore perinatal mental health in relevant care groups Critically appraise international and national strategies that are relevant to advancing perinatal mental health care Demonstrate synthesis in the integration of national and international evidence to inform perinatal mental health care

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Students would normally possess a primary degree (Minimum 2.2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the (RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery. Students must hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and current professional registration with relevant regulatory professional body. Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following: Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based) IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component. English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1 GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above Cambridge Assessment English –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade B GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

with attendance2 years - Online

Fee

€7,500.00 (US$ 8,038) per yearPlease note year 2 fees are subject to change Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Limerick, University of Limerick Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Munster, Republic of Ireland

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The University of Limerick (UL) is an independent, internationally focused university with over 11,000 students, located in Ireland. The University has a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL offers 72 undergraduate programs and 103 taught postgraduate programs across faculties of arts, humanities and so on. UL has close links with industry from undergraduate to postdoctoral level and students are placed in Ireland and internationally, in North America, Europe and South East Asia.

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Msc In Perinatal Mental Health

University of Limerick

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with attendance2 years - Online

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