Overview

This part-time, blended-learning Specialist Nursing program at Dublin City University enables you to choose one of two specialist pathways: Chronic Disease Management or Women’s Health.

Designed by the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health in partnership with leading nurses and midwives, the pathways address contemporary Irish healthcare issues and prepare students to work in specialist areas.

Throughout your study, you’ll learn how to develop a person-centred approach to care, design a structured treatment plan, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and develop your specialist knowledge and leadership skills to enhance practice and improve patient outcomes.

Blending theory with practice

Theory is mostly taught online, while you’ll gain supervised practical experience and some skills are developed in our labs..

Once you graduate, you will have enhanced practice in your specialist area of care, with respect to assessment, novel treatment modes, health promotion approaches, research-based practice and health policy pertinent to your specialism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing Leadership

Change Management

Health Communications and Digital Solutions

Research and Evaluation Methods

Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Person-Centred Dementia

Adult Physical Assessment and Intervention

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

90 ECTS

90 – 120 ECTS credits

Delivered

On Campus

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

PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will typically hold a (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates will generally hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline.

be currently registered in one of the following four divisions of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI: General Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Intellectual Disability Nursing or Children’s Nursing.
have a minimum of 12 months post registration experience, which should be 12 months full-time experience OR 24 months at minimum of 19.5 FTE.
Applicants must be employed for a minimum of 19.5 hours per week or 0.5 FTE.
be currently employed in the specialist area/setting and provide written evidence from their line manager that they will be supported in completing the minimum required hours of practice, including the clinical practicum.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

7500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7500 EUR per year during 24 months.

€2,200 in year two.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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