Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Master at National University of Ireland, Galway

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Course Overview

This programme is not running for the Academic Year 2025/2026.

This programme aims to prepare healthcare professionals to effectively manage (within their scope of practice challenging wound healing and tissue repair issues. The goal is to provide experienced, dedicated healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills in wound healing and tissue repair to ensure the highest quality of care for patients. Lecturers and facilitators on this course are recognised for their expertise nationally and internationally through research, education and clinical practice.

Unique features of this programme include the multidisciplinary approach. It is the first Level 9 course in skills development and competency in compression therapy and Doppler technique. The lecturers are internationally recognised for their expertise in this field.

Scholarships available
Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

Applications and Selections

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Please note all applicants register for the 1-year postgraduate diploma, with the opportunity to transfer to the second year of the MSc programme at the end of the first year if they meet the relevant eligibility criteria.

Who Teaches this Course

Lecturers and facilitators from outside University of Galway include:

Ms Mary Burke, Clinical Educator
Ms Marion Cahill-Collins, ANP Vascular
Ms Tina Clarke Podiatrist
Mr Wael Tawfick Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Ms Fiona Willis, Nursing Practice Co-Ordinator

Dr Duygu Sezgin

B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD

Lecturer above the bar
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Aras Moyola
University of Galway
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Prof Georgina Gethin

RGN, Dip, HEDip, PhD

Personal Professor
School of Nursing & Midwifery
NUI Galway
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Dr Maura Dowling

MSc,BNs,RNT,RGN,RM Cert Oncology,PhD

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Mr Bernard McCarthy

RGN, R.N.M.H, Bsc, Msc

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Prof John Kelly

B.Sc., Ph.D.

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Dr. Claire MacGilchrist

B.Sc, PhD

Lecturer
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School of Health Sciences
University of Galway
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Prof Caroline McIntosh

B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

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Requirements and Assessment

Assessment methods vary according to the specific module and may include: written assignments, e-tivities, blogs and OSCEs.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This programme is not running for the Academic Year 2025/2026.

Applicants must:

Hold an honours bachelor‘s degree at NFQ Level 8 in a healthcare profession. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at Level 9;
Hold current registration with their relevant governing body in Ireland, for example, NMBI, CORU, IMC;
Be currently employed in healthcare;
Have a minimum of six months’ clinical experience in an appropriate setting since qualification;
Students taking the Venous Leg Ulceration module [NU6104] must be in a position to work with clinicians providing care for patients with venous leg ulceration in a hospital or community setting, including the application of compression therapy and recording of Doppler ultrasound.

Career

Students graduating from this programme will be able to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in the area of wound healing and tissue repair. As wound management crosses many disciplines, the career path will vary according to the discipline. In the field of nursing, this programme will support nurses’ application for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability (but does not guarantee that such an appointment will be made).

Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Master

National University of Ireland, Galway

Ireland,

Galway

Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Master

National University of Ireland, Galway

National University of Ireland, Galway

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