Overview

On successful completion of the Nursing - Advanced Practice programme at the University College Dublin nurses will be eligible to apply for registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and a Registered Nurse Prescriber (RNP) with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). This programme provides students with an opportunity to avail of an optional module in Prescription of Ionising Radiation.

Who is the programme for?

The course is for registered nurses interested in developing advanced practice knowledge and leadership skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health care, in a defined setting and role.

Careers/where can I go?

Advanced Nurse Practitioners are highly skilled practitioners and clinical leaders delivering quality care to an agreed group of patients/clients. They are committed to gathering and disseminating nursing research, mentoring nurses, and sharing information in the classroom, clinical environment, on national/international stages and professional publications. Advanced Nurse Practitioners also serve as change agents who coordinate and evaluate health care, and formulate policy which advances nursing practice and improves patient/client outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Health Assessment

Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance

Referring for Radiological Procedures

Pharmacology: Nurse-Mid Prescribing

Prescribing Practice Context

Clinical Practicum Prescribing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

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100

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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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

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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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65

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a minimum of an honours primary degree in Nursing or equivalent

Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the NMBI or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways

Provide evidence of support from an employer and a completed Site Declaration Form, signed by the Director of Nursing/Public Health/ authorised Nurse Manager containing confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor and/or Advanced Nurse Practitioner mentor who will provide supervision

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

6000 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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