This course is available through the following application route(s)
Distance and Online learning
Distance and online learning components allow students to develop a rich understanding of neurodiversity and best practice standards to inform multifaceted, multisystemic approaches.
In addition, full-day workshops are provided to allow students to develop deeper understanding of neurodiversity in a variety of contexts.
Online resources allow students to work at their own pace during the trimester. This flexible, student-focused approach to course delivery takes account of and caters for time and work pressures experienced by busy professionals.
Teaching Faculty
Associate Professor Blánaid Gavin, UCD School of Medicine and Assistant Professor Timmy Frawley UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems
Guest faculty with specialist expertise pertaining to specific areas
International experts
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.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PSYC40340 | Understanding Neurodiversity | Autumn | 10 |
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
This course is primarily targeted towards:
Any disciplines or professionals who are interested in neurodiversity.
Practitioners working / training in Primary Care
Practitioners working / training in Psychiatry and Mental Health
Educators in primary, post-primary and further education
Senior Managers / Leaders and Human Resource professionals in public and private sector environments
Public Health professionals
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Neurodiversity:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | X936 Neurodiversity Professional Certificate Part-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |