Study GradDip Palliative Care at University College Dublin in Ireland,

GradDip Palliative Care

Ireland

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What will I learn?

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 CNMEducationalClinical 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.DURATION:1 Years 2 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€19,400.00 (US$ 20,791) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,219

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Documents RequiredAcademic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award non UCD onlyCurrent photocopy of NMBI registration and pinCopy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport non UCD onlyProfessional Reference FormNurse applicants Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nomineNurse Applicants Declaration FormEvidence of proficiency in

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 11,000 international students.

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