This Programme consists of a two week taught tuition period with an option to spend up to a further four weeks of research activity under the guidance of an experienced researcher. 

Programme Structure

• April and May - telephone meeting to discuss attendance and research interests.

• June - July

Week 1-2  Orientation and instruction in Comparative Health and Nursing Systems AND/OR Research for Nursing Practice at UCD Campus.

Week 3-6  During this optional period you will complete a short research project under the supervision of a School Researcher.  Students can complete their research in one of three areas:

Nursing and Midwifery History
Protection of Older Persons
Professional Nursing Practice

Assessment

Students will complete the following;

• Presentation
• Written Assignment

Credit Transfer

The module Comparative Health and Nursing Systems will carry 5 ECTS and the module Research for Nursing Practice will carry 5 or 10 ECTS.  We will provide full information to enable institutions to make decisions regarding the transfer of credits.  UCD will send an offical transcript to the home institution at the end of the Summer School. 

Cultural and Social Programme

An essential element of the UCD Nursing Summer School is the opportunity for students to experience Irish society and culture through a wide variety of excursions and field trips in Dublin and across the island of Ireland. 

Activities typically include:

• Wicklow Mountain Walk
• Hurling Game
• Trip to the West of Ireland
  
• Castle Tour
• Irish Dancing
• Traditional Irish Music

Eligibility

The minimum GPA is 3.00.
In addition to completing the UCD on-line application process, a standard form of identification i.e. copy of Passport, a transcript of academic record to date and letter of recommendation from an academic referee should be sent to Tracy Donohue at tracy.donohoe@ucd.ie before the application deadline.

Applications

2013 Summer School start date:  Monday, 10th June 2013.  Applications can be made online. Click here to apply.

Application Deadline and Fees

March 31st

Programme Fees:  €3,800
Programme Fees:  €3,500 (if you come with 5 or more classmates)