Course Details

Course Code(s):
BM6002
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Spring
Course Start Date:
Spring 2027
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty: Education and Health Sciences
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Sarah Hyde
Email: Sarah.Hyde@ul.ie
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Brief Description

Supporting students effectively is central to creating positive learning experiences in health professions education.

Whether you’re involved in clinical teaching, mentoring, or educational leadership, the ability to motivate, guide, and support learners is essential.

In this 6-week, Level 9 micro-credential, you’ll learn how to apply social theories of student support, foster motivation, deliver constructive feedback, and mentor health professional students and trainees. You’ll explore strategies for building resilience and gain practical skills to support learners with special needs in line with national and international guidelines.

By the end of the module, you’ll be able to design effective support strategies for your own educational setting and critically reflect on your role as a mentor.

This module is associated with the MSc Health Professions Education. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

During this module, you will

  • Explore social theories that underpin student support and learn how to apply them in practice.
  • Understand principles of motivational learning and strategies to foster deep learning.
  • Develop skills to mentor health professional students and deliver effective feedback.
  • Learn how to support students in making career decisions using evidence-based guidance.
  • Build strategies to promote resilience in health professions education.
  • Gain awareness of national and international guidelines for supporting students with special needs.

Key Information

This micro-credential will be delivered online over 6 weeks.


You will be assessed using continuous skill-based assignments provided by your lecturer and tutor with no final exam.

Part-time considerations

  • Designed for working professionals
  • Flexible online delivery
  • Recorded lectures and interactive activities
  • Additional preparation and group work time
  • Timetable provided after registration

To help you to be successful on this course:  

  • Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a health-related discipline. 

  • If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of prior successful completion of a degree taught in English or meet the University of Limerick’s English language requirements.

  • If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of two or more years of relevant work experience (Recognised Prior Learning).

Guidelines for your applications: 

  • When applying, be sure to include the Module Code BM6002. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.  

  • By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.  

  • This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.  

  • Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme. 

EU and Non EU - €1,500 

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Officewebsite. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie). 

Other funding  

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This micro-credential can lead to opportunities in areas such as:

  • Academic roles in health professions education and research
  • Educational development positions within healthcare institutions
  • Curriculum design and evaluation roles in health education settings
  • Progression to further study in health professions education or related fields