Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Gerontological Nursing in Cork Ireland | University College Cork

University College Cork | Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 15,000
(c. USD17,317.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Gerontological Nursing Postgraduate Diploma/Masters program, provided by University College Cork's School of Nursing and Midwifery, forms part of the MSc/Postgraduate Nursing Diploma curriculum.

This specialized nursing program enhances expertise in gerontological care to address the multifaceted requirements of elderly patients across diverse healthcare environments.

Grounded in principles of positive aging and respect for individual uniqueness, the program fosters advanced gerontological nursing skills tailored to support older adults' complex needs in various care situations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants for this MSc in Nursing, including the Postgraduate Diploma exit route, should normally:

Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways. For the Gerontological Nursing pathway, applicants must be Registered General Nurses Or Registered Intellectual Disability Nurses Or Registered Psychiatric Nurses;
Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways. For the Gerontological Nursing pathway, applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for;
Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager stating:

(a) The applicant will be working in the relevant specialist area for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 18.75 hours a week
(b) They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements
(c) A Clinical Preceptor and/or Clinical Facilitator can support learning in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.

Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)

IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)

TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20

Cambridge Examinations:

C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First

176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test

Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59

Tuition EUR 15,000

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