How To Apply

How To Apply

Making Your Application

The applications are made via Postgraduate Application System. Please choose to apply to Adult Learning, CPD, Micro-credentials. Then choose Academic Level Micro-credential and CPD and College/Interest Type Healthcare & Medicine. Under Academic Programme you will find the list of modules offered and under Academic Term you will see which semester the module is taught.

You can find a helpful information from our Application Guide. 

For modules starting in September 2025 - Academic Term Autumn 2025. The deadline has passed.

For modules starting in January 2026 - Academic Term Spring 2026. The deadline has passed.

A non-refundable application fee of €35 is paid online at this stage by credit or debit card.

The application form includes your contact details (please use your official name), PPS number, educational background, employment details. The following support documentation needs to be uploaded after you have submitted the application:

1. Letter of Support from your Director of Nursing or Midwifery or Senior Manager (Module support letter template) - Students applying for Clinical Supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional Development (NU6622) module need a letter from the Director of Nursing (or Senior Manager) stating that they will be supported during the module, as students will receive CS and will be required to deliver 6 hours of CS in the practice area (Clinical Supervision support letter template) - Students applying for any of the Vascular Access micro-credentials (NU6886, NU6887, NU6888) need also a letter from the clinical mentor (Clinical Mentor support letter template)
2. Personal Statement (Please outline briefly your reasons for applying for this Professional Credit Award Module, approximately 200 words.)
3. Proof of Identity (Copy of your passport photo page, driving licence or birth certificate)
4. Proof of Registration with Professional Body (if applicable, otherwise please submit a document briefly explaining why not applicable)
5. Copy of original transcript of previous studies undertaken (if you have never been a student at University of Galway/University of Galway)

Note your application cannot be processed without the supporting documentation.

Once you apply online your application is assessed in accordance with the module selection criteria. Successful applicants are informed via email. You will need to accept your module place using the online applications portal.

The process of assessing applications and offering places may take between a week or so after the closing date and you are advised to regularly check the email address used for correspondence as all course communication will be sent to you at this email address.

Additional registration details and communication from the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Evidence Science will be issued to all applicants approximately two weeks before the module commences, informing you of the registration date and Orientation day schedule. Click here to find information about the workshop days. 

If you have any queries

Please contact Professional Credit Award/Micro-credentials administrator

Linda Leonard - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Half-Day)
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Evidence Science
University of Galway 
Phone: 091 49 3816
Email: linda.leonard@universityofgalway.ie