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University College Dublin: Palliative Care
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
GradDip
Summary
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary programme designed to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness. Possessing this enhanced level of expertise will enable you to become a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team providing palliative care and further enhance the care provided to patients in your current area of practice who have a range of complex symptoms that need impeccable assessment and management.
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary programme designed to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness. Possessing this enhanced level of expertise will enable you to become a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team providing palliative care and further enhance the care provided to patients in your current area of practice who have a range of complex symptoms that need impeccable assessment and management. You will be well positioned to work in a variety of care settings both nationally and internationally. Many graduates have assumed varying roles in the palliative care services CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles.
On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a Graduate Diploma Palliative Care from the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. The programme is recognised nationally (since its inception in 1997) and is a highly regarded qualification for health care professionals caring for patients with life limiting illness who require palliative care.
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care will provide you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required for caring for patients with life limiting illness who require palliative care. Possessing a broad and deep understanding of the theory and skills required for Palliative Care, you will be well positioned to work in a variety of care settings both nationally and internationally. Many graduates have assumed varying roles in the palliative care services CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles.
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Documents Required Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only) Current photocopy of NMBI registration and pin Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only) Professional Reference Form Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee Nurse Applicants: Declaration Form Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. |
Fees
| EU | 9670 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 18480 Euros for per year |
Summary
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary programme designed to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness. Possessing this enhanced level of expertise will enable you to become a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team providing palliative care and further enhance the care provided to patients in your current area of practice who have a range of complex symptoms that need impeccable assessment and management.
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary programme designed to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness. Possessing this enhanced level of expertise will enable you to become a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team providing palliative care and further enhance the care provided to patients in your current area of practice who have a range of complex symptoms that need impeccable assessment and management. You will be well positioned to work in a variety of care settings both nationally and internationally. Many graduates have assumed varying roles in the palliative care services CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles.
On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a Graduate Diploma Palliative Care from the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. The programme is recognised nationally (since its inception in 1997) and is a highly regarded qualification for health care professionals caring for patients with life limiting illness who require palliative care.
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care will provide you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required for caring for patients with life limiting illness who require palliative care. Possessing a broad and deep understanding of the theory and skills required for Palliative Care, you will be well positioned to work in a variety of care settings both nationally and internationally. Many graduates have assumed varying roles in the palliative care services CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles.
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Documents Required Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only) Current photocopy of NMBI registration and pin Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only) Professional Reference Form Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee Nurse Applicants: Declaration Form Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. |
Fees
| EU | 4990 Euros for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 9380 Euros for Year 1 |
| EU | 4820 Euros for Year 2 |
| Non EU | 9090 Euros for Year 2 |
MSc
Summary
The MSc Palliative Care programme is an interdisciplinary programme designed to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness. Possessing this enhanced level of expertise will enable you to: become a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team providing palliative care and further enhance the care provided to patients in your current area of practice who have a range of complex symptoms that need impeccable assessment and management.
Particular strengths of the programme include:
Strong working relationship between UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems and clinical partners in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross
A long history of producing high quality graduates (over 200 to date) many of whom are now working in CNS/Clinical/Educational Facilitator and CNM roles
Clinical and university-based lecturers (multidisciplinary teaching team) with national and international expertise from clinical, research and educational perspectives
Modularised programme with some modules being taught using a blended approach
Clinical Placements in a variety of palliative care settings which enable students to learn from leading experts in oncology
Extensive use of IT in supporting the teaching environment of the programme
Access to excellent facilities for lectures
Flexibility to pursue the programme over a longer period of time
Access to applicants who have not had the opportunity to pursue third level education before (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care or equivalent (NQAI Level 9) Documents Required Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only) Nurse applicants must provide copy of current registration and Pin with An Bord Altranais Other healthcare professionals must provide copy of registration with a recognised professional body Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only) Professional Reference Form Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. |
Fees
| EU | 5030 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 27720 Euros for per year |
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities.
Rankings
- UCD has now moved up to 118th globally overall
- 49th in Sustainability globally, 1st in Ireland
- Four subjects ranked in the top-50 globally are Veterinary Science (33), Petroleum Engineering (34), English Language & Literature (41), and Nursing (44).
- There were nine subjects at UCD also ranked between 51 -100 by QS, these were Agriculture & Forestry; Anatomy and Physiology; Archaeology; History; Library Management; Performing Arts; Philosophy; Social Policy and Administration; and Sports Related Subject
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