Nursing and Midwifery TY Programme
Nursing and Midwifery TY Programme 2026
Discover an exciting three-day Transition Year experience at UCD, designed for students curious about nursing and midwifery. Taking place at the Belfield campus from Tuesday, 14th - Thursday, 16th April 2026. This engaging programme offers a unique opportunity to explore life as a healthcare student through interactive workshops, hands-on skills sessions, and inspiring talks from lecturers and current students. Participants will gain insights into General, Children’s, Mental Health Nursing, and Midwifery, while also exploring study pathways, Erasmus opportunities, and student life at UCD. With campus tours, practical activities, and plenty of chances to ask questions, this programme provides a real taste of what it’s like to study and thrive at UCD.
Conference Details
Date14th - 16th April 2026
Time10am - 3pm
Fee€50 Full Rate €25 DEIS Rate
LocationUCD Health Science Centre, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4.
OrganisersUCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems
Registration Opens: 3rd February 2026Important: Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a maximum of 40 places available due to room capacity limits for certain aspects of the programme. A wait list will be maintained in case of cancellations. To be added to the waitlist, interested applicants should email (opens in a new window)emily.donohoe@ucd.ie.
DEIS Discount Rate Terms and Conditions
Eligible students who attend a DEIS school can apply for the programme using the DEIS discount code below. The DEIS discounted rate is €25. Please note that all DEIS registrations will be cross-checked and this discount code is provided in good faith. False DEIS registrations will result in the forfeiture of your place on the programme.
DEIS Discount Code: DEIS2026
Programme Schedule
Tuesday 14th April 2026
| Time |
Content |
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| 10.00 |
Registration |
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| 10.15am |
Welcome from Associate Dean Teaching and Learning |
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| 10.30am |
Introductions/Ice-breaker exercise |
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| 11.00am |
Admissions Routes to UCD CAO, HEAR, DARE, Mature Route, Higher Diploma options Why pick UCD? |
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| 11.30am |
UCD Clubs and Sports Introduction |
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| 12.00pm |
LUNCH (bring own) |
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| 1pm |
Day in the life of nursing or midwifery student |
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| 1.30pm |
Campus Tour and Treasure Hunt |
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| 2.30pm |
Regroup in Health Science Building Goodie Bag at end of tour |
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| 3pm |
Finish |
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Wednesday 15th April 2026
| Time |
Content |
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| 10.00am |
Meet and Greet |
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| 10.10am |
Ice-breaker |
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| 10.20am |
Introduction to Midwifery |
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| 10.50am |
Introduction to General Nursing |
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| 11.30am-12.00pm |
Student supports at UCD |
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| 12-1pm |
Lunch (bring own) |
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| 1-2.50pm |
Clinical Skills and Simulation Midwifery/General |
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| 3pm |
Finish |
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Thursday 16th April 2026
| Time |
Content |
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| 10.00am |
Meet & Greet |
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| 10.10am |
Introduction to Mental Health Nursing |
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| 10.40am |
Introduction to Children’s and General Nursing |
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| 11.10am |
Mini Lecture (Health Across Lifespan/What is health) |
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| 12.00pm-1pm |
LUNCH (bring own) |
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| 1-2.50pm |
Clinical Skills and Simulation Mental Health/Children's & General |
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| 3pm |
Opportunities for nurses and midwives |
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| 3.30pm |
Celebration & Gathering for Certificates, evaluation and photo |
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| 4pm |
Finish |
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Please note: The schedule above is provided for indicative purposes only. The finalised schedule will be issued to attendees in advance of the programme.