Overview

The Advanced Practice (Nursing) at Trinity College Dublin provides a comprehensive educational experience that integrates essential concepts of professional ethics, consultation, and clinical empowerment. This programme is specifically designed to prepare qualified nurses for senior roles, enabling them to operate with high levels of autonomy across the healthcare spectrum. Students develop the advanced skills and attitudes necessary to excel as leaders in modern clinical environments.

Why Advanced Practice (Nursing) at Trinity College Dublin?

Studying at Ireland’s leading university offers students access to a prestigious academic environment within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The programme is distinguished by its blended learning approach, combining traditional lectures and group discussions with self-directed online study. Students benefit from extensive clinical supervision, completing 500 hours of advanced practice under the guidance of experienced senior clinicians to ensure the highest standards of professional development.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 11771 per year
European fee: EUR 5771 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered over two years, featuring a blend of theoretical instruction and practical clinical experience. Modules may include:

Decision Making and Advanced Practice Professional roles
Advanced Practice in the Clinical Practicum
Advanced Health Assessment
Prescribing Medicinal Products & Ionising Radiation
Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance
Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
Dissertation in Advanced Practice

Careers with Advanced Practice (Nursing)

Graduates of this programme are well-positioned for significant career advancement within the health services. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) for registration as a Registered Nurse Prescriber (RNP). The course provides the essential academic credentials required to pursue registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), leading to senior clinical roles and leadership positions in various healthcare settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical, Legal and Communication Issues informing Nurse and Midwife Prescribing and Clinical Practicum

Decision Making

Health Assessment

Prescribing Medicinal Products & Ionising Radiation

Practice in the Clinical Practicum with defined pathways

Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance (10 ECTS)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

110 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Criteria

Hold an honors degree in Nursing Studies or equivalent; and

Otherwise satisfy the course committee that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course, subject to the discretion/permission of the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Professional Criteria

Current registration on the relevant Nursing Division maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland; and

Have a minimum of three years post-registration clinical experience during the last five years with at least one year full-time experience in the specific area of practice.

Have received a written commitment from host organisation to support the student for the clinical practicum (to include prescribing of medicinal products and ionising radiation)

The host hospital must obtain a satisfactory clinical audit as a suitable learning environment for the relevant speciality

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

11771 EUR / year

≈ 11771 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5771 EUR / year

≈ 5771 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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