Nursing - Oncology & Haematology

Course code: MHSC-ONCO
QQI level: Level 9
NFQ type: Level 9 NFQ
Duration: Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year full-time Masters: 2 years full-time (if eligible for second year following Postgraduate Diploma)
Attendance: Full time
CAO points: —

Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)

Galway

NFQ Level 9

Course summary

This programme is designed for registered general nurses who wish to pursue a specialism in oncology and haematology nursing. Students are required to undertake their clinical practice in an approved clinical practice setting within Ireland, normally within the students’ own work setting. Students may also be required to undertake additional placement(s) in order to meet the programme’s learning outcomes.