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Post-reg nursing at Ulster University

Congratulations on being selected by your health trust in being allocated a place on a post-registration nursing course at Ulster University.  Here you will find details on the course you have been selected to study, information on how to apply, and details on what you need to do to enrol.

Semester Dates for academic year 2025/26

  • Welcome Week begins Monday 15 September 2025
  • Semester 1 begins Monday 22 September 2025
  • Semester 2 begins Monday 26 January 2026

Information on teaching dates

Information on teaching dates is provided where available.

If teaching dates are not available, please contact the Course Director for the relevant course/module.

The Admissions Team do not have any further information regarding timetables, so please do not contact them regarding this.

PG Dip Specialist Community and Public Health Nursing

Health Visiting

Course Director - Wendy Mallon

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence you study at Ulster University unless this is received.)

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Mandatory Induction Sessions - Rooms to be confirmed

  • Induction 17 September 2025 from 9.15am to  4.00pm , Belfast campus
  • Induction 18 September 2025 from 9.15am to 4.00pm, Belfast campus
Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR896 Leading Public Health PracticeThursdays 8 weeks09:15-13:15Belfast campus
NUR895 Developing person centered autonomous practiceWednesdays 1, 2, 3, 5-8
Week 4
09:15-12:05

09:15-16:00
Belfast campus
Belfast campus
NUR894 Partnerships and decision making in safeguarding practiceFridays 1,3,5 & 709:15-12:05Belfast campus
Solihull trainingWeek 209:15-16:00Belfast campus
UNICEF HV only13 October 202509:15-16:00Belfast campus
UNICEF HV only20 October 202509:15-16:00Belfast campus
NUR897 Practice Learning for Specialist Community Public Health NursingWednesdays 813:15-16:05Belfast campus
School Nursing

Course Director - Wendy Mallon

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence you study at Ulster University unless this is received.)

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Mandatory Induction Sessions - Rooms to be confirmed

  • Induction 17 September 2025 from 9.15am to  4.00pm , Belfast campus
  • Induction 18 September 2025 from 9.15am to 4.00pm, Belfast campus
Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR896 Leading Public Health PracticeThursdays 8 weeks09:15-13:15Belfast campus
NUR895 Developing person centered autonomous practiceWednesdays 1, 2, 3, 5-8
Week 4
09:15-12:05

09:15-16:00
Belfast campus
Belfast campus
NUR894 Partnerships and decision making in safeguarding practiceFridays 1,3,5 & 709:15-12:05Belfast campus
Solihull trainingWeek 209:15-16:00Belfast campus
UNICEF HV only13 October 202509:15-16:00Belfast campus
UNICEF HV only20 October 202509:15-16:00Belfast campus
NUR897 Practice Learning for Specialist Community Public Health NursingWednesdays 813:15-16:05Belfast campus

PG Dip Specialist Nursing Practice with Integrated Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (V300)

For more information, please select the pathway below:

Emergency Care

Course Directors - Janice Reid

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR885 Person Centred PrescribingThursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)09:15-12.05Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture)Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A*09:15-12:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B*13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community HealthFridays (Weeks 1-12)09:15-12:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Diabetes Nursing

Course Directors - Janice Reid

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates:

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR885 Person Centred PrescribingThursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)09:15-12.05Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture)Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A*09:15-12:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B*13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community HealthFridays (Weeks 1-12)09:15-12:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Palliative Care

Course Directors - Janice Reid

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR885 Person Centred PrescribingThursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)09:15-12.05Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture)Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A*09:15-12:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B*13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community HealthFridays (Weeks 1-12)09:15-12:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

District Nursing

Course Directors - Janice Reid

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR885 Person Centred PrescribingThursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)09:15-12.05Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture)Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A*09:15-12:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B*13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community HealthFridays (Weeks 1-12)09:15-12:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Community Mental Health

Course Directors - Janice Reid

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates:

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR885 Person Centred PrescribingThursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)09:15-12.05Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture)Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A*09:15-12:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B*13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community HealthFridays (Weeks 1-12)09:15-12:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Community Childrens

Course Directors - Janice Reid

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates:

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR885 Person Centred PrescribingThursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)09:15-12.05Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture)Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A*09:15-12:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B*13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community HealthFridays (Weeks 1-12)09:15-12:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Community Learning Disability

Course Directors - Janice Reid

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR885 Person Centred PrescribingThursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)09:15-12.05Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture)Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A*09:15-12:05Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills)Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B*13:15-16:05Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community HealthFridays (Weeks 1-12)09:15-12:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time)Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10)13:15-16:05Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Information on other courses

Non-Medical Prescribing (School of Nursing & Paramedic Science)

Course Director - Sharon Neill

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC websitePlease note this is a draft version of your timetable only, dates and times are subject to change.

Module details for Level 6 and Level 7 (taught together)
8633 Postgraduate Certificate Non-Medical Prescribing (Level 7) Modules NUR766 / NUR767 / NUR635
8972 Advanced Certificate Non-Medical Prescribing (Level 6) Modules NUR636 / NUR637 / NUR635
Week 0 Induction Programme

Day 1 - Wednesday 17th Septeber 2025 from 10:15 to 16:15, Full day on Belfast campus *This is a joint induction with V150 and V300 students

Day 2 - 2 Hours Online (MS Teams) Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 395 723 955 426 6 Passcode: Ko73GQ7t

Semester 1 Provisional Timetable
Week No.Prescribing Across
the Lifespan
Person Centred Approaches
to Prescribing
Practice Learning for
Independent Prescribing
(Inc. Portfolio)
Week 1Wednesday 24th September
09:15 – 12:15 (3 Hrs)
Wednesday 24th September
13:15 – 16:15 (3 Hrs)
 
Week 3Wednesday 8th October
09:15 – 12:15 (3 Hrs)
Wednesday 8th October
13:15 – 16:15 (3 Hrs)
Tuesday 7th October
10:15 – 12:15 (Online) 2Hrs
Week 5Wednesday 22nd October
09:15 – 12:15 (3 Hrs)
Wednesday 22nd October
13:15 – 16:15 (3 Hrs)
 
Week 7 Wednesday 5th November
09:15 – 17:15 (8 Hr Workshop)
Tuesday 4th November
10:15 – 12:15 (Online) 2Hrs
Week 9
Numeracy Test
1st attempts -
Computer Lab on
Tue 18th November 09:15-12:15
Wednesday 19th November
09:15 – 12:15 (3 Hrs)
Wednesday 19th November
13:15 – 16:15 (3 Hrs)
 
Week 11
Numeracy Exam
2nd attempts - Computer Lab on
Tue 2nd December 09:15-12:15
Wednesday 3rd December
09:15 – 12:15 (3 Hrs)
Wednesday 3rd December
13:15 – 16:15 (3 Hrs)
 

Christmas Break - 15th December 2025 until 12th January 2026

2 week Formative Assessment Period - Approx 21 hour online meeting between 12th January 2026 and 14th January 2026 (online as scheduled with Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)

Semester 2 Provisional Timetable
Week No.Prescribing Across
the Lifespan
Person Centred Approaches
to Prescribing
Practice Learning for
Independent Prescribing
(Inc. Portfolio)
Week 1Wednesday 28th January
09:15 – 12:15 (3 Hrs)
Wednesday 28th January
13:15 – 16:15 (3 Hrs)
 
Week 3 Wednesday 11th February
09:15 – 17:15 (8 Hr Workshop)
 
Week 5Wednesday 25th February
09:15 – 12:15 (3 Hr Seminar)
Wednesday 25th February
13:15 – 16:15 (3 Hrs)
Assignment Deadline - Tuesday 24th February 12noon
md Feedback Due
Tuesday 24th February
10:15 – 12:15 (Online) 2Hrs
Week 7Wednesday 25th February
09:15 – 16:15 (6 Hrs)
  
Week 8Wednesday 4th March
09:15 – 16:15 (6 Hrs)
Assessment - Student Seminar Presentations
  
 Easter Break - 2 weeks
(30th March to
13th April 2026)
Easter Break - 2 weeks
(30th March to
13th April 2026)
Easter Break - 2 weeks
(30th March to
13th April 2026)
Week 10Summative Assessment - 1st Attempts
(Online as scheduled with
Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)
Summative Assessment - 1st Attempts
(Online as scheduled with
Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)
Summative Assessment - 1st Attempts
(Online as scheduled with
Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)
Week 11Wednesday 22nd April
9:15 -12:15 (3 Hrs)
Exam Revision and Consolidation Class
  
Week 12Summative Assessment - 2nd Attempts
(Online as scheduled with
Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)
Summative Assessment - 2nd Attempts
(Online as scheduled with
Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)
Summative Assessment - 2nd Attempts
(Online as scheduled with
Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)
Week 13Exam
Date, time and venue TBC
 
PG Cert Education for Healthcare Professionals

Course Director - Ursula Chaney

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry or Relevant Professional Registration
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates:

NUR776 (Semester 1) and OTH803 (Semester 2)

NUR776 - Fridays in Semester 1 from 9.15am to 4.05pm - 26 September 2025, 10 October 2025, 24 October 2025, 7 November 2025, 14 November 2025.

4 or 5 December 2025 TBC – This will be your poster presentation assessment week; you will attend on one of these dates.

Variable days in Semester 2 (6 in total) from 9.15am to 4.05pm, Belfast campus.

MSc Nursing - Emergency Care

Course Director - Esther Beck

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates

Semester 1 - Wednesdays from 9.15am to 4.05pm

Semester 2 - Wednesdays from 9.15am to 4.05pm

MSc Health Promotion & Public Health

Course Director - Salman Butt

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Adv Cert / PG Cert General Practice Nursing

Course Director - Evelyn Walton

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUS597 / NUS744Alternate Tuesdays09:15-16:00Belfast campus
MSc Advanced Practice 

Course Director - Brian McEnteggart

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUR775 (PC) and NUR873 (AMOP)Alternate Thursdays09:15-16:05Belfast campus
Diabetes Care (Health & Wellbeing)

Course Director - Wendy Cousins

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
BSc Hons - NUS612 and NUS613Alternate  Thursdays, Weeks 1 through to 1109:15-16:05Belfast campus
PG Dip - NUS750 and NUS751Alternate Thursdays, Weeks 1 through to 1109:15-16:05Belfast campus
Collective Leadership (Health & Wellbeing)

Course Director - Suzanne Martin

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Forensic Care (Health & Wellbeing)

Course Director - Dr Wendy Cousins

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Neuroscience Nursing (Applied Health Studies)

Course Director - Oonagh Carson

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Module Details
Module CodeModule TitleCRN
NUR869Underpinnings of Neuroscience Care74044
NUR726Enhancing Neuroscience Practice74048
Urology Care (Applied Health Studies)

Course Director - Oonagh Carson

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Module Details
Module CodeModule TitleCRN
NUS759The Fundamentals of Urology77099
NUS756Advancing Care for People with Urological Disorders77094

Stand Alone Courses

These are individual courses that are available to study.  These are individual modules that are delivered  as part of the University's credit bearing module framework.

Health Assessment

Course Director - Dr Oonagh McNally

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Principles of Assessing People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

Course Director - Dr Oonagh McNally

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

V150 - Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing

Course Director - Dr Oonagh McNally

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*
  • Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate  - This is applied for by the applicant via their own Trust HR Department.  It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that applicants to this programme MUST have a current Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (date of issue within the previous 2 years), on the date of enrolment at the University, as it must extend to the end of the course covering a 3 year period in total.  This must be submitted to Ulster University no later than 1 week prior to your induction.  Please note: You will not be permitted to enrol or commence your study at Ulster University unless this is received.
  • Evidence of Health Assessment module (if previously completed)
  • Appendix Pack (comprising of MS Form that includes Practice Assessor details and 2 References).  The Appendix Pack will be provided in a separate email.

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUS634 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing (V150)Alternate Thursdays in Semester 209:15-16:05Belfast campus
Academic Skills for Nursing and Paramedic Science

Course Director - Dr Oonagh McNally

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Diabetes Management in Primary Care

Course Director - Dr Oonagh McNally

Applicants to this course are required to provide the documents listed below:

  • Degree certificate
  • NMC Statement of Entry or Relevant Professional Registration
  • Copy of Passport*

*The University is required to verify the nationality and identity of all students prior to enrolment.  If you do not have a passport, please provide a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of one of your parents' passports or birth certificates.  If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, please provide details of current immigration permission, i.e., BRP, letter from Home Office, or Share Code.

Internationally trained nurses and midwives

Applicants that have never studied at Ulster University must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.  This should be obtained prior to submitting their application.  Applicants can apply for a statement through the ENIC website

Provisional Teaching Dates:

Provisional Teaching Dates
Module TitleDays/WeeksTimeLocation
NUS631/NUS763Alternate Wednesdays in Weeks 1, 3, 7, 913:15-16:15Online
NUS631/NUS763Alternate Wednesdays in Weeks 5 and 1109:15-16:15Belfast campus

How to Apply

Complete this form and include all the documents you need to submit.  Once your application is submitted, we will write back to you at the beginning of September with details on how to enrol.