Overview

Gerontological Nursing at Trinity College Dublin consists of six modules: three specialist, one clinical practicum and two core modules in the areas of research and management and a dissertation and is delivered part-time over two years.

Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. [Traditional] – two years, part-time. In year one you will complete six modules including the clinical practicum and if successful progress to year two to complete the M.Sc. You can choose to exit the course at the end of year one with a postgraduate diploma and return within five years to complete the M.Sc.*For further information on the Postgraduate Diploma exit point, email pgt.nursing.midw@tcd.ie.

Is This Course For Me?

This course is designed for nurses working in clinical practice who wish to develop their knowledge and competency in gerontological nursing. The blended approach to course delivery is designed for busy professionals to learn, with carefully planned assessment schedules, and supportive academic and clinical facilitators to guide you in your learning.

Career Opportunities

Designed to enable registered nurses to increase their knowledge, experience and clinical skills within this chosen specialty, this course prepares the gerontological nurse to function as a competent, effective and caring nurse.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

This course includes clinical and practice based teaching, learning and assessment and students may be required to attend additional sessions at associated service provider sites as well as at the student’s practice base during year one of the course.
You will be engaged in specific practice settings in Ireland relevant to Gerontological Nursing for the duration of this course. You will receive a planned clinical placement timetable and during the course, educational and clinical facilitators will offer personal and professional support.
Each module will be assessed by the successful completion of an academic assignment. The assessment of clinical competence will focus on the acquisition of specialist competencies and the clinical assessments will be carried out throughout the clinical placements/completion of a competence based portfolio.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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90

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4.5

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2nd class honours (2:1) degree minimum in nursing or a related discipline. In exceptional circumstances clinical experience and continuing professional development may be taken into consideration.
Registered as a Nurse (RGN/RNID/RCN) on the professional register maintained by the NMBI. An up-to-date NMBI professional registration certificate is required.
2 years (minimum) post-registration clinical experience.
1 year (minimum) experience in OPC (older persons care).
You must be engaged in specific practice settings relevant to gerontological nursing for the duration of the programme of study.
Written commitment from your line manager that they will support you in your application.
1 academic and 1 clinical reference (these should be sought in advance of your application and should be on headed / organisation paper).

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Tuition Fees

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17562 EUR / year

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7250 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Overview

Is This Course For Me?

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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