Highlights
Tuition fee
15700 EUR / year
7300 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
15700 EUR / year
7300 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The philosophy underpinning this course values the concept of positive ageing and the unique individual characteristics of the older person. The Nursing - Gerontological Nursing (Online) programme at University College Cork Online seeks to validate this through the development of expert gerontological nursing to meet the complex needs of older people in a variety of care settings.

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Overview

With the rapidly growing older-adult population and the rapidly changing healthcare services of today, it is vital that nurses working in older-adult settings are competent to provide the highest quality of nursing care, and maintain professional standards of care. The curriculum of the Nursing - Gerontological Nursing (Online) programme of University College Cork Online encourages you to develop an enquiring and creative approach to both the theory and practice of gerontological nursing.

Skills and Careers Information

This  Nursing - Gerontological Nursing (Online)  programme at University College Cork will provide registered general nurses, registered intellectual disability nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses, the knowledge and skills to work as a member of an older-adult team in a variety of gerontological settings – enabling them to meet the complex needs of older people.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals 
  • Professional, Ethical, and Legal Decision-making in Specialist Practice 
  • Clinical Leadership in Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery
  • Ageing and Older People: Comprehensive Assessment and Management
  • Promoting Positive Ageing and Planning for End of Life
  • Contemporary Approaches to Dementia, Stroke, and Mental health in Later Life 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. 

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
63
OTE
140
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Cork, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
63
OTE
140
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways. For the Gerontological Nursing pathway, applicants must be Registered General Nurses Or Registered Intellectual Disability Nurses Or Registered Psychiatric Nurses;
  • Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways. For the Gerontological Nursing pathway, applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for;
  • Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their authorised  Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    15700 EUR / year
    ≈ 15700 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    7300 EUR / year
    ≈ 7300 EUR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nursing - Gerontological Nursing (Online).

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
12 Mar 2027
Government Of Ireland Scholarships

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship

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Bio-Techne
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
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FHE Health
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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R&D Systems Scholarship
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Bio-Techne
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