GradDip Cancer Nursing at University College Dublin on FindAMasters.com

Full time & Part time September PGDip Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years

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The GradDip Cancer Nursing programme at UCD is a specialist course designed for registered nurses who want to deepen their knowledge and expertise in cancer care. Established in 1988, it is the first specialist course in oncology nursing in Ireland. The programme offers four strands to choose from: Adult Cancer Nursing, Breast Care Nursing, Children's Cancer Nursing, and Colorectal Nursing. The curriculum is student-focused and research-led, with a variety of teaching methods used to enhance learning. Entry requirements include being a registered nurse with a primary degree in nursing, although recognition of prior experiential learning is also considered.

About the course

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)

Established in 1988 at diploma level, the UCD Cancer Nursing programme was the first specialist course in oncology nursing in Ireland. Over the years, hundreds of oncology nurses throughout the country have successfully completed what is now a Graduate Diploma in Cancer Nursing

Entry Requirements

Applicants for this programme must be registered nurses. Normally, applicants will have a primary degree in nursing. Nurses who do not have a degree may apply for recognition of prior experiential learning (RPEL). Criteria to be used in assessment of the RPEL application includes number of years of experience, and evidence of recent and ongoing professional development.

Applicants must be entered onto the appropriate division of the Nurses Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (be registered as a registered general nurse (RGN)/ registered children's nurse (RCN).

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Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

GradDip Cancer Nursing

University College Dublin UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems

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Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)

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Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)

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