Application Documents

• Nurse applicants must provide copy of current registration and Pin with An Bord Altranais
• Professional Reference Form

• Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only)
• Current photocopy of NMBI registration and PIN
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only)
• (opens in a new window)Professional Reference Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form  (original form)
• Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Provisional Grad Dip Critical Care Nursing (Children) Timetable

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Nurse applicants: Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form by Employer
• Completed Professional Reference Form
• Nurse applicants: Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of An Bord Altranais registration
• Other health care professionals:  A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of An Bord Altranais registration
• Other health care professionals:  A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Please forward copies only – NO ORIGINALS at this stage

• Photocopy of current An Bord Altranais Registration & PIN
• Transcripts of Academic Study (unless previous UCD student)
• Photocopy of Birth Cert/Passport (unless previous UCD student)
• Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Proficiency in English (applicants whose native language is not English)
• One completed Professional Reference Form (current Clinical Nurse Manager)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) and notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) Declaration Form
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) Professional Reference Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) Download the Declaration Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Places can only be offered on receipt of all required documentation

Please click on here for the Module overview for the January 2025 and September 2024 intakes.

Documents Required

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) Download the Declaration Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Places can only be offered on receipt of all required documentation

• Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A photocopy of current NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Site Declaration Form Prescribing signed by the Director of nursing/Midwifery and Medical Mentor (Prescribing).
• Site Declaration Form (Referring for Radiological Procedures) signed by the Director of Nursing, clinical Supervisor and Head of radiology (Consultant Radiologist).  
• Clinical Mentor Agreement Form
• Director of Nursing Support Form
• Professional Mentor Agreement Form

1. Certificates of midwifery qualifications or validated copies of awards
2. Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
3. A current photocopy of NMBI registration
4. Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
5. Professional Reference Form
6. Evidence of Continued Professional Development
7. Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
8. Clinical Mentor Agreement Form
9. Director of Midwifery Support Form
10. Professional Mentor Agreement Form

Additional requirements:

In addition, applicants must:

• Provide a signed Site Declaration Form Prescribing for prescribing modules (if you are taking the prescribing pathway) 
• Provide a site audit form for prescribing modules (if you are taking the prescribing pathway) 
• Nomination and confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor who will support the student in endoscopy skills training
• Seek support from an employer to undertake the programme

• Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport 
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) Professional Reference Form

PLEASE NOTE - 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.

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Completed accreditation RPL / RPEL Form and Guide (if no degree)
• Letter of support (to facilitate placement in oncology/haematology ward/day ward) from ADON for applicants to the Adult Cancer Nursing and Children’s Cancer Nursing strands if not normally based in an oncology/haematology ward/day ward.

Programme Structures

Download your relevant strand for a more detailed look at the module structure.

X546 Full Time

Adult Cancer Nursing Strand

Breast Care Nursing Strand

Children's Strand

X747 Part Time

Adult Cancer Nursing Strand

Breast Care Nursing Strand

Children's Strand

• Applicants: A current photocopy of An Bord Altranais registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Declaration Form
• Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Applicants: A current photocopy of An Bord Altranais registration
• Other health care professionals:  A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) and notarised English translations where relevant
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Professional Reference Form

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.

• Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form(original form)
• Declaration Form
• Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed (opens in a new window)Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form  (original form)
• Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate or photocopy of Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form by Employer 
• Completed Professional Reference Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Complete UCD Garda Vetting 
• Evidence of completion of ‘Introduction to Children’s First’ online learning module (opens in a new window)www.hseland.ie 

X962 Provisional Timetable 2024 2025

• Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland P.I.N.
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport.

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: NMBI PIN
• Other health care professionals:  A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body 
• Degree Transcript
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport 
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form)  - This can also be signed by a Service Director 
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) 
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

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.

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form(original form)
• Declaration Form
• Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Optional Modules:

You will also complete two optional  modules which must be chosen from the following list: (The modules must be related to your patient population).  Chronic Illness Optional Modules

Autumn NMHS42960 -  Advanced Health Assessment -click here for timetable

ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE APPLICATIONS CAN BE REVIEWED

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form by Employer
• Completed Professional Reference Form
• Nurse applicants: Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Garda Vetting is required for this programme. Once you submit an application, you will automatically receive details of the vetting procedure

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form(original form)
• Signed Declaration Form from employer (original form)
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form(original form)
• Declaration Form
• Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Two academic references
• One professional reference
• Copies of academic transcripts from completed degree programme/s
• Completed Declaration Form with confirmation of teaching arrangements, confirming that:

1. The applicant has secured at least 100 teaching hours (at least eighty [80] classroom teaching hours and at least twenty [20] clinical teaching hours).  This confirmation must be signed by the appropriate person(s) in the Higher Education Institution and/or Centre of Nurse or Midwife Education, and the Healthcare Provider Organisation providing the teaching opportunities.
2. The assessment of teaching skills in the context of the professional (clinical) practice hours will be completed under the supervision of a named experienced health professional educator and, in the case of nurses and midwives, a named Registered Nurse or Midwife Tutor (please provide name/s and contact details). 
3. Opportunities will be provided to observe the role of preceptors, lecturers in the health profession and other health care specialists who coordinate students’ clinical learning experiences and the assessment of learning in practice.

X888 Timetable 2024 2025

X964 X873 X839 Tri 1 24 25 update Timetable

X964 X873 X839 Tri 1 24 25 update Timetable

X964 X873 X839 Tri 1 24 25 update Timetable

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Download Course Brochure

Process improvement is initialised in a project overview document known as a Project Charter. Each applicant, as part of their online application, is required to complete a Project Charter template, outlining an idea/suggestion for a process improvement idea within their specific practice area or wider organisation. 

• Applicants applying as part of a team should each submit a copy of their agreed team Project Charter. 
• Individual applicants should submit a copy of their individual Project Charter but will be assigned to co-led improvement teams and will collaborate on one improvement team Project Charter for the duration of the programme.

Download Project Charter Here

We advise that applicants seek the support of their manager for their process improvement journey.

Download Course Brochure

• Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland P.I.N.
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport.

• Degree transcript (unless ex UCD) or RPL
• Birth Cert or copy of personal page of passport
• Copy of current nursing registration PIN number
• Professional Reference Form
• Declaration Form
• Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form

We accept the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Certificate. You can upload this with your application.

Documents to be submitted with your application
 

• Degree transcript (unless ex UCD) or RPL
• Birth Certificate or copy of the personal page of passport
• Copy of current Nursing/Midwifery registration PIN/ alternative registration for GP's  
• Professional Reference Form  (Download Professional Reference Form & then upload completed form to your application)

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• Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only)
• Nurse applicants must provide copy of current registration and Pin with An Bord Altranais
• Other healthcare professionals must provide copy of registration with a recognised professional body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only)
• Professional Reference Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only)
• Current photocopy of NMBI registration and pin
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only)
• Professional Reference Form
• Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nomine
• Nurse Applicants: Declaration Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form(original form)
• Signed Declaration Form from employer (original form)
• Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

• Validated copies of Certificate/Diploma/Degree awards in Nursing 
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A photocopy of current NMBI registration 
• A copy of your birth certificate or personal page of passport
• A validated copy of successful completion of a module in Health Assessment (to include physical examination skills) (minimium level 8 NFQ)
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Site Declaration Form Prescribing(Only up to date fully complete Site Declaration Forms will be accepted)

Please note:  Failure to submit the required documentation or parts thereof prior to the application closing date will result in your application being rejected.

Timetable

Click here to see X642 Provisional Prescribing Master Timetable January - July 2025. Please note this timetable is provisional and subject to change. 

• Validated copies of Certificate/Diploma/Degree awards in Nursing 
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A photocopy of current NMBI registration 
• A copy of your birth certificate or personal page of passport
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Site Declaration Form Prescribing(Only up to date fully complete Site Declaration Forms will be accepted)

Please note:  Failure to submit the required documentation or parts thereof prior to the application closing date will result in your application being rejected.

Timetable

Click hereto see X644 Provisional Prescribing Master Timetable January - July 2025. Please note this timetable is provisional and subject to change. 

Prior to Applying please read:

Nurse and Midwife Medicinal Product Prescribing Toolkit: Application Guidelines for the Education Programmes’

• Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form

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*Electronic signatures are accepted however, prospective students uploading forms are accountable for ensuring employers/nominees/referees authentic e-signature and the employers/nominees/referees are fully aware of their responsibility as outlined in the forms.

• A validated copy of successful completion of a module in Health Assessment (to include physical examination skills) (minimum level 8 NFQ)
• Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non-UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translation where relevant
• A current photocopy of your NMBI registration (to include division of register)
• A copy of your birth certificate or personal page of current passport
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Site Declaration Form(Referring for Radiological Procedures) (Only up to date Site Declaration Forms are accepted)