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Neurodiversity

ProfCert (NFQ Level 9)

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

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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.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSYC40340 Understanding Neurodiversity Autumn  10

ProfCert Neurodiversity (X936) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 1720
nonEU    fee per year - € 3250

***Fees are subject to change

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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:

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X936
Neurodiversity
Professional Certificate

Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
Not available to International applicantsApply
* you can change options at the top of the page