Overview

Strand A is delivered in partnership with Beaumont Hospital. The first three modules are delivered in RCSI and the remaining three modules are delivered in Beaumont Hospital and affiliated sites. All modules of Strand B are delivered in RCSI.

Learning outcomes

This Gerontological Nursing programme at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland will provide you with the skills and knowledge to critically:

Discuss the older person and living with chronic illness and disability.

Discuss the importance of the social approach to care in the extended care setting.

Evaluate emerging health and social policy in relation to older adults from a national and international perspective.

Evaluate the available demographic information on older adults and its influence on policy formation.

Discuss person-centred care for older persons in the acute care setting based on knowledge that reflects the unique characteristic, needs and responses for older people.

Discuss and demonstrate an understanding of multiple co-morbidities and the older adult.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced Leadership - Clinical and Professional

Professional Critical Reflexivity and Competence

Contemporary Approaches in Gerontological Nursing

Specialist Gerontological Practice in the Acute Care Setting

Integrated Approaches to Care of the Older Person

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

111

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Nursing Gerontology View 8 other Masters in Gerontology in Ireland

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

111

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be an active RGN with the Opens in new windowNMBI.

Hold a NFQ level 8 qualification such as a BSc or equivalent.

Be currently working in the speciality area.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7040 EUR / year

≈ 7040 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7040 EUR / year

≈ 7040 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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