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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 2026/27

  • Welcome Week begins Monday 14 September 2026
  • Semester 1 begins Monday 21 September 2026
  • Semester 2 begins Monday 25 January 2027

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 or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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

  • Monday 14 September 2026 - Trust Liaison Day
  • Tuesday 15 September 2026 - Preparing for Level 7 SCPHN study (online)
  • Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Programme induction, belonging and practice learning - 9:15am to 3:00pm - on Belfast campus
  • Thursday 17 September 2026 - Modules NUR895 and NUR896 Teaching commences - on Belfast campus
  • Friday 18 September 2026 - Shared PG Induction and SCPHN consolidation - online

NUR894 Teaching dates - Wednesdays commencing 16 September 2026 for weeks 1 to 12

NUR895 Teaching dates - Thursdays commencing 17 September 2026 for weeks 1 to 12

NUR896 Teaching dates - Wednesdays commencing 16 September 2026 for weeks 1 to 12

School Nursing

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

  • Degree certificate or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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

  • Monday 14 September 2026 - Trust Liaison Day
  • Tuesday 15 September 2026 - Preparing for Level 7 SCPHN study (online)
  • Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Programme induction, belonging and practice learning - 9:15am to 3:00pm - on Belfast campus
  • Thursday 17 September 2026 - Modules NUR895 and NUR896 Teaching commences - on Belfast campus
  • Friday 18 September 2026 - Shared PG Induction and SCPHN consolidation - online

NUR894 Teaching dates - Wednesdays commencing 16 September 2026 for weeks 1 to 12

NUR895 Teaching dates - Thursdays commencing 17 September 2026 for weeks 1 to 12

NUR896 Teaching dates - Wednesdays commencing 16 September 2026 for weeks 1 to 12

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

Induction

Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 10.15am to 4.15pm on the Belfast campus

Friday 19 September 2026 from 10.15am to 12.30pm online

Teaching Dates

Full-time

Thursdays and Fridays commencing from 24 September for weeks 1 to 12

Part-time

Thursdays commencing from 24 September for weeks 1 to 12

District Nursing

Course Directors - Janice Reid

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

  • Degree certificate or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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)
  • Evidence of V300 (if previously completed)
  • Portfolio required for consideration of module NUR885 via APL.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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 Prescribing Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture) Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A* 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B* 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community Health Fridays (Weeks 1-12) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Community Children's Nursing

Course Directors - Janice Reid

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

  • Degree certificate or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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)
  • Evidence of V300 (if previously completed)
  • Portfolio required for consideration of module NUR885 via APL.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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 Prescribing Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture) Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A* 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B* 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community Health Fridays (Weeks 1-12) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast 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 or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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)
  • Evidence of V300 (if previously completed)
  • Portfolio required for consideration of module NUR885 via APL.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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 Prescribing Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture) Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A* 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B* 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community Health Fridays (Weeks 1-12) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast 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 or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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)
  • Evidence of V300 (if previously completed)
  • Portfolio required for consideration of module NUR885 via APL.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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 Prescribing Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture) Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A* 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B* 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community Health Fridays (Weeks 1-12) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Stroke Care

Course Directors - Janice Reid

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

  • Degree certificate or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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)
  • Evidence of V300 (if previously completed)
  • Portfolio required for consideration of module NUR885 via APL.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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 Prescribing Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture) Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A* 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B* 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community Health Fridays (Weeks 1-12) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

 Adult Nursing

Course Directors - Janice Reid

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

  • Degree certificate or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more.
  • 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)
  • Evidence of V300 (if previously completed)
  • Portfolio required for consideration of module NUR885 via APL.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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 Prescribing Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast  campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Lecture) Thursdays (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group A* 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
NUR886 Assessment and Planning of Person Centred Care (Skills) Thursdays (Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12) Group B* 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
NUR887 Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence to Improve Community Health Fridays (Weeks 1-12) 9:15am to 12:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Full-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus
Pathway Specific Sessions (Part-time) Fridays (Weeks 2, and 10) 1:15pm to 4:05pm Belfast campus

Please note: *Groups will be allocated at Induction

Information on other courses

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

Course Director - Carl Kelly

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.
  • 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

Internationally trained 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

Please 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 - Full day on campus - NMP Induction on Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 10.15am to 4.15pm, Belfast campus.

Day 2 - Friday 18 September 2026 from 10.15am to 2.00pm Online (MS Teams) Microsoft Teams.

Semester 1 Provisional Timetable
Week No.Person Centred Approaches to Prescribing
NUS766 (CRN 21272)
NUS636 (CRN 212070)
Prescribing Across the Lifespan
NUS767 (CRN 21273)
NUS637 (CRN 21271)
Practice Learning for
Independent Prescribing
(Inc. Portfolio)
NUS635 (CRN 21269)
Week 1 Thursday 24 September
9:15am to 12:15pm (3 Hrs)
Thursday 24 September
1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs)
 
Week 3 Thursday 8 October
9:15am to 12:15pm (3 Hrs)
Thursday 8 October
1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs)
Tuesday 6 October
10:15am to 12:15pm (Online) 2Hrs
Week 5 Thursday 22 October
9:15am to 12:15pm (3 Hrs)
Thursday 22 October
1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs)
 
Week 7 Thursday 5 November 9:15am to 17:15pm (8 Hr workshop)  Tuesday 3 November
10:15am to 12:15pm (Online) 2Hrs
Week 9
Numeracy Test
1st attempts -
Computer Lab on
Tuesday 17 November 9:15am to 12:15pm
Thursday19 November
9:15am to 12:15pm (3 Hrs)
Thursday 9 November
1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs)
 
Week 11
Numeracy Exam
2nd attempts - Computer Lab on
Tuesday 1 December 9:15am to 12:15pm
Thursday 3 December
9:15am to 12:15pm (3 Hrs)
  

Christmas Break - 14 December 2026 until 11 January 2027

2 week Formative Assessment Period - Approx 1 hour online meeting (online as scheduled with Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)

Semester 2 Provisional Timetable
Week No.Person Centred Approaches to Prescribing
NUS766 (CRN 21272)
NUS636 (CRN 212070)
Prescribing Across the Lifespan
NUS767 (CRN 21273)
NUS637 (CRN 21271)
Practice Learning for
Independent Prescribing
(Inc. Portfolio)
NUS635 (CRN 21269)
Week 1 Thursday28 January
9:15am to 12:15pm (3 Hrs)
Thursday 28 January
1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs)
 
Week 2Tuesday 2 February 
9:15am to 5:15pm (8 Hour Workshop)
  
Week 3   Thursday 11 February
1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs)
 
Week 5 Thursday 25 February
9:15am to 12:15pm (3 Hr Seminar)
Assignment Deadline - Friday 26 February 12noon md Feedback Due
Thursday 25 February
1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs)
Tuesday 23 February
10:15am to 12:15pm(Online) 2Hrs
Week 8 Tuesday 16 March
9:15am to 4:15pm (6 Hrs)
Assessment - Student Seminar Presentations
 
  Easter Break - 2 weeks
(22 March to
2 April 2026)
Easter Break - 2 weeks
(22 March to
2 April 2026)
Easter Break - 2 weeks
(22 March to
2 April 2026)
Week 9 Thursday 8 April 1:15pm to 4:15pm (3 Hrs) 
Week 10 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)
Summative Assessment - 1st Attempts
(Online as scheduled with
Academic Assessor and Practice Assessor)
Week 12 Thursday 29 April 9:15am to 12:15pm (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 14 Exam
Date, time and venue TBC
 
MSc Nursing - PG Cert 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

Internationally trained 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

Induction:

Thursday 17 September 2026 - 10.15am to 4.15pm on Belfast campus (with MSc Nursing induction)

Friday 18 September 2026 - 10.15am to 12.30pm Online

Provisional Teaching Dates
DateTimeRoom
Week 1 - 23 September 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 2 - 30 September 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 3 - 7 October 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 4 - 14 October 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 6 - 28 October 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 7 - 4 November 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 8 - 11 November 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 9 - 18 November 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 11 - 2 December 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
Week 12 - 9 December 2026 9.15am to 4.15pm BC-04-23
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*
  • 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.

*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

Internationally trained 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:

Full day commencing Week 1 and alternate (odd) numbered weeks on Tuesdays.

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)
  • Evidence of V300 (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

Internationally trained 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
DateTimeRoom
Week 1 - 23 September 2026 9.30am to 5.05pm BC-03-111
Week 3 - 7 October 2026 9.30am to 5.05pm BC-06-318
Week 5 - 21 October 2026 9.30am to 5.05pm BC-06-318
Week 6 - 28 October 2026 9.30am to 4.30pm Group 1 - BC-03-111
Group 2 - BC-04-112
Week 7 - 4 November 2026 9.30am to 12.30pm BC-06-318
Week 9 - 18 November 2026 9.30am to 12.30pm BC-06-318
Week 11 - 2 December 2026 9.30am to 5.15pm BC-04-423
Week 12 - week beginning 9 December 2026 Times TBC BC-06-318
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

Internationally trained 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:

BSc Hons - NUS613 CRN 16475 - Full day commencing Week1 and alternate (odd) numbered weeks on Tuesdays.

Pg Dip - NUS750 CRN 16668 - Full day commencing Week 1 and alternate (odd) numbered weeks on Tuesdays.

Stroke Care (Health & Wellbeing)

Course Director - Hilary Thompson

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

Internationally trained 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:

BSc Hons - NUS677 CRN 13699 - Full day commencing Week1 and alternate (odd) numbered weeks on Fridays.

Pg Dip - NUS7360 CRN 13701- Full day commencing Week 1 and alternate (odd) numbered weeks on Fridays.

Urology Care (Applied Health Studies)

Course Director - Oonagh Carson

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

  • Degree certificate or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more
  • Evidence of registration as a nurse or HCP
  • 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

Internationally trained 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

Continence Care (Applied Health Studies)

Course Director - Oonagh Carson

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

  • Degree certificate or diploma and evidence of Level 6 study of 10 credits or more
  • Evidence of registration as a nurse or HCP
  • 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

Internationally trained 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 Codes:

NUS627 (Level 6) CRN 16645

NUS758 (Level 7) CRN 16661

The course is fully online and teaching commences in Week 1.

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 - Aishlinn Long

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

Internationally trained 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:

NUR795 - Level 7 and NU552 - Level 6

Provisional Teaching Dates
DateTime Subject & LecturerRoom
Week 1- Thursday 24 September 2026 9.15am to  4.15pm Introduction to the module
History taking and consultation skills
Brian McEnteggart
BC-06-318
Week 3 - Thursday 8 October 2026 9.15am to  4.15pm Respiratory lecture and Skills
Brian McEnteggart
BC-06-318
Week 5 - Friday 23 October 2026 9.15am to  4.15pm Cardiac lecture and skills
Lecturer TBC
BC-06-318
Week 7 - Thursday 5 November 2026 9.15am to  4.15pm Abdominal lecture and skills
Brian McEnteggart
BC-06-318
Week 9 - Thursday 19 November 2026 9.15am to  4.15pm MSK & Neuro 1 lectures and skills
Brian McEnteggart
BC-06-318
Week 10 - Friday 27 November 2026
Assessment 1 due in on this date at 12noon
9.15am to  4.15pm Mental Helath and OSCE station practice.
Mr Victor Robinson AM lecture MH assessment
Flipped classroom PM OSCE practice stations/mock OSCE
BC-06-318
Week 16  - Wednesday 13 January 2026, Thrusday 14 January 2026 and Friday 15th January 2026 9.15am to  4.15pm Assessment Days - TBC BC-06-318
Diabetes Management in Primary Care

Course Director - Aishlinn Long

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

Internationally trained 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
NUS631/NUS763 Alternate Wednesdays in Weeks 1, 3, 7, 9 1:15pm to 4:15pm Online
NUS631/NUS763 Alternate Wednesdays in Weeks 5 and 11 9:15am to 4:15pmBelfast campus
V150 - Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing

Course Director - Aishlinn Long

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

Internationally trained 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 2 9:15am to 4:05pm Belfast campus
Advanced Knowledge in Symptom Management in Palliative Care

Course Director - Aishlinn Long

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

Internationally trained 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

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.