Overview

This part-time, blended-learning Specialist Nursing program at Dublin City University enables you to choose one of two specialist pathways: Chronic Disease Management or Women’s Health.

Designed by the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health in partnership with leading nurses and midwives, the pathways address contemporary Irish healthcare issues and prepare students to work in specialist areas.

Throughout your study, you’ll learn how to develop a person-centred approach to care, design a structured treatment plan, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and develop your specialist knowledge and leadership skills to enhance practice and improve patient outcomes.

Blending theory with practice

Theory is mostly taught online, while you’ll gain supervised practical experience and some skills are developed in our labs..

Once you graduate, you will have enhanced practice in your specialist area of care, with respect to assessment, novel treatment modes, health promotion approaches, research-based practice and health policy pertinent to your specialism

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing Leadership

Change Management

Health Communications and Digital Solutions

Research and Evaluation Methods

Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Person-Centred Dementia

Adult Physical Assessment and Intervention

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

90 – 120 ECTS credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will typically hold a (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates will generally hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline.
In addition, candidates must: be currently registered in one of the following four divisions of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI: General Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Intellectual Disability Nursing or Children’s Nursing.
Have a minimum of 12 months post registration experience, which should be 12 months full-time experience OR 24 months at minimum of 19.5 FTE.
Be currently employed in the specialist area/setting and provide written evidence, using this template, from their line manager that they will be supported in completing the minimum required hours of practice, including the clinical practicum.
Applicants must be employed for a minimum of 19.5 hours per week or 0.5 FTE

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9400 EUR / year

≈ 9400 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4900 EUR / year

≈ 4900 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Status Fee Part-time €4,900 in year one, €2,300 in year two.
Non EU Fee Part time €9,400

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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