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Gerontological Nursing (MScPGradDip)

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Tuition EUR 14,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,285 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2003-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Dublin, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Gerontological Nursing (MScPGradDip) at Trinity College Dublin is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Gerontological Nursing (MScPGradDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 14,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,285 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Dublin, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Gerontological Nursing (MScPGradDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Certificate (30 ECTS)

Decision Making, Nursing/Midwifery and Advanced Practice Professional Roles 

Advanced Practice in the Clinical Practicum with Defined Pathways 

Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS)

Decision Making, Nursing/Midwifery and Advanced Practice Professional Roles 

Advanced Practice in the Clinical Practicum with Defined Pathways 

Prescribing Medicinal Products and Ionising Radiation

Advanced Physical Assessment 

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

Master's (110 ECTS)

Decision Making, Nursing/Midwifery and Advanced Practice Professional Roles 

Advanced Practice in the Clinical Practicum with Defined Pathways 

Prescribing Medicinal Products and Ionising Radiation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The criteria for admission are that the candidate must:

  • Currently registered on the appropriate division of the live register held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
  • For the duration of the course all applicants are required to be working in an area where gerontological nursing care is delivered and clinical site has to be approved
  • A minimum of one year\xc2\x92s full time clinical nursing practice or equivalent recent clinical nursing practice since first registration\xc2\xa0
  • Hold an honours degree in nursing (or equivalent) or otherwise satisfy the course committee that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 14,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,285 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 14,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,285 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Trinity College Dublin

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Trinity College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2003-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 20
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