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Graduate Diploma Chronic Illness Management

GradDip (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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The primary aim of this Graduate Diploma will be to expand your knowledge in the area of chronic illness management. 

You will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise required to care for patients with chronic illness. The programme will give you an understanding of the needs of this group of patients, which are associated with high levels of self-care, and give you the necessary skills to improve the quality of life for people with chronic illness. This programme is delivered by UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems in collaboration with clinical partner sites. The rheumatology components of the programme are delivered in partnership with OLH&CS. The Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease Unit (RMDU) at Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services is a specialist service provider and teaching unit with close links to the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems.

About This Course

The primary aim of this Graduate Diploma will be to expand your knowledge in the area of chronic illness management. You will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise required to care for patients with chronic illness. The programme will give you an understanding of the needs of this group of patients, which are associated with high levels of self-care, and give you the necessary skills to improve the quality of life for people with chronic illness.

How will I benefit?

Upon completion of the programme, you will be well positioned to work in a variety of chronic illness care settings both nationally and internationally. You will gain advanced clinical experience, as well as theoretical knowledge to provide a high level of care to people with chronic illness. A blended model of teaching and learning is used on the programme to facilitate flexibility and accessibility. Clinical teaching is undertaken by specialists in the clinical area with an emphasis on assisting students in applying theory to practice. Graduates may also proceed to CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles, and this programme is an entry pathway for the MSc Clinical Practice.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
All students must take the 4 Core Modules: NMHS42960, NMHS43140, NMHS43270 AND NMHS43600
 NMHS43600 Clinical Practicum (Chronic Illness) 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
All students must take the 4 Core Modules: NMHS42960, NMHS43140, NMHS43270 AND NMHS43600
 NMHS42960 Advanced Health Assessment Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
All students must take the 4 Core Modules: NMHS42960, NMHS43140, NMHS43270 AND NMHS43600
 NMHS43270 ResMethodsAppliedtoHealthcare Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
All students must take the 4 Core Modules: NMHS42960, NMHS43140, NMHS43270 AND NMHS43600
 NMHS43140 Developing Leadership Competency Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Rheumatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42640 and NMHS42640, however if you have already taken CPD module NMHS33200 please select ONE module NMHS42640 & apply for RPL from NMHS44250. Hepatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS43740. Other specialty students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS42370 OR NMHS42700
 NMHS42370 Palliative Care,Philosophy,Concepts and Debates Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Rheumatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42640 and NMHS42640, however if you have already taken CPD module NMHS33200 please select ONE module NMHS42640 & apply for RPL from NMHS44250. Hepatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS43740. Other specialty students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS42370 OR NMHS42700
 NMHS42700 Quality, patient safety and outcomes Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Rheumatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42640 and NMHS42640, however if you have already taken CPD module NMHS33200 please select ONE module NMHS42640 & apply for RPL from NMHS44250. Hepatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS43740. Other specialty students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS42370 OR NMHS42700
 NMHS43740 Clin Expertise Hepatology Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Rheumatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42640 and NMHS42640, however if you have already taken CPD module NMHS33200 please select ONE module NMHS42640 & apply for RPL from NMHS44250. Hepatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS43740. Other specialty students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS42370 OR NMHS42700
 NMHS44250 Care of Person Rheum Muscul Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Rheumatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42640 and NMHS42640, however if you have already taken CPD module NMHS33200 please select ONE module NMHS42640 & apply for RPL from NMHS44250. Hepatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS43740. Other specialty students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS42370 OR NMHS42700
 NMHS42640 Pathophysiology and Management of Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Diseases Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Rheumatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42640 and NMHS42640, however if you have already taken CPD module NMHS33200 please select ONE module NMHS42640 & apply for RPL from NMHS44250. Hepatology students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS43740. Other specialty students select TWO modules: NMHS42880 & NMHS42370 OR NMHS42700
 NMHS42880 The Psychological Impact of Chronic Illness Spring  10

Graduate Diploma Chronic Illness Management (X809) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 5240
nonEU    Year 1 - € 9850
EU          Year 2 - € 5060 aa
nonEU    Year 2 - € 9540 aa

aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2024 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2023/24
***Fees are subject to change

Funding:

If the fees for your programme are being paid by a third party (full or partial), please ensure your funding organisation/sponsor/hospital contacts student.payments@ucd.ie. Please note this is not a student facing email address.

Student Queries:

If you have any queries about your fees, please contact the Student Desk:

www.ucd.ie/askus

https://www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/

Application Fee:

Please note that all applicants are required to pay the €60 application fee. Your application cannot be processed fully unless the application fee has been paid.

More information about fees is available on the UCD website at the link below:

General information about UCD Fees

  • Applicants must have a primary degree in Nursing (or equivalent in related discipline). RPL consideration if no degree

  • Qualified healthcare professionals with proof of registration with appropriate governing body (NMBI)

  • Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience, including at least six months working with chronic illness populations

  • Candidates must be employed in the care of patients with chronic illness prior to commencing the course and for the duration of the course for a minimum of 75 hours per month

  • Other criteria to be used in the assessment of the application include number of years of experience, and evidence of ongoing professional development

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. Further information can be found in respect of this here.

 

Documents required:

The official closing date is July 31st, however, as places on the programme are subject to clinical placements which are limited, you are advised to have all of the required documentation submitted by July 1st.

 

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


The Graduate Diploma Chronic Illness Management (Nursing) is a programme for nurses who wish to advance their professional practice in the care of people with chronic illness in order to formulate appropriate nursing interventions across a continuum of care. The programme will provide you with a professional educational experience which can be applied directly to your clinical practice.



How will I benefit?



Upon completion of the programme, you will be well positioned to work in a variety of chronic illness care settings both nationally and internationally. You will gain advanced clinical experience, as well as theoretical knowledge to provide a high level of care to people with chronic illness. A blended model of teaching and learning is used on the programme to facilitate flexibility and accessibility. Clinical teaching is undertaken by specialists in the clinical area with an emphasis on assisting students in applying theory to practice. Graduates may also proceed to CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles, and this programme is an entry pathway for the MSc Clinical Practice.


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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Graduate Diploma Chronic Illness Management:

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