Program Overview
The Advanced Pain Management with Prescriptive Authority at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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 Advanced Pain Management with Prescriptive Authority 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Pain Management with Prescriptive Authority programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership & Organistional Dynamics (Semester 1)
- Pain Management (Semester 1)
- Acute and Persistent Pain: Mechanisms to Treatment (Semester 1)
- Advanced Health Assessment (Semester 2)
- Holistic approaches: Prescribing (Semester 2)
- Context of Pres: Prescribing (Semester 2)
- Research Methods applied to Healthcare (Semester 2)
- Advanced Clinical Pain Practicum (Semester 1)
- Implementation Science & Researching Change in Own Organization (Semester 1)
- AR Dissertation (Semester 1-2)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Be registered as a nurse or midwife on the live register with NMBI
- Applicants must have acquired a level 8 academic award in health or allied health care discipline.
- Applicants must be currently engaged in clinical practice with patients/clients.
- Have a minimum of 3 years post-registration clinical experience (within the past 5 years) with at least one year in the area in which prescribing is proposed
- Be in possession of competencies recognized at level 8 of the NQAI framework
- Have a signed Site declaration form
- The APEL process can be considered for those applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University 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 University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months