PgDip in Gerontology (Nursing)

Applicants must:

• Hold an NFQ Level 8 qualification. However, applicants who do not hold a Level 8 qualification may still be eligible to join the programme through our supported-entry pathway programme. This is subject to an assessment of prior learning and experience.
• Have an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or other registration in a country in which they are practicing if international students; For non-nursing applicants, you must have an active registration with an appropriate professional body.
• Be working in the specialist practice of the programme for the duration of the programme.
• Provide a clinical learning agreement signed by a director of nursing or designate.

Learning occurs in many contexts including work, involvement in social and community activities, and learning through life experience generally.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) does not give credit for experience as such – rather, it considers learning that was acquired as a result of the experience. RPL may be used to gain admission to programmes where you may not have obtained the standard entry requirements. This is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Exemptions from programme modules that duplicate learning already demonstrably acquired through prior learning may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, please contact the School of Nursing and Midwifery:

• Tel: +353 1 402 2445
• Email: nursing@rcsi.ie

English language requirements for Postgraduate programmes are published here.

If you have completed undergraduate/postgraduate full-time studies in the medium of the English language (three or more years cumulatively) or are registered with the NMBI, you are exempt from these requirements.

The fees for this programme are €6,970.

Please note:

• Fees include the €45 NUI fee.
• There is an additional application fee of €50 which is non-refundable.
• Fees are subject to review annually.
• Fees can be paid by bank transfer. Full details on fee payment will be emailed to you before the commencement of your programme.
• You can pay your fees in three instalments – one payment of 40% is due before you commence the programme, while the remaining payments can be paid in two 30% instalments in November and February of your year of study.
• If you meet the criteria for a non-EU student, please contact us for more information on fee payments at tel: +353 1 402 2445 or email: nursing@rcsi.ie.

Sponsored students:
If your study is sponsored by your employer, you will be required to upload written confirmation of your sponsorship when accepting your programme offer. You will be unable to accept your offer until confirmation of sponsorship is received or a payment is made. Please view our Postgraduate fees policy for more information.