GradDip in Nursing - Childrens Cardiac Care
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GradDip in Nursing - Childrens Cardiac Care
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UCD dublin
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UCD dublin offers a 1 year long GradDip in Nursing - Childrens Cardiac Care course. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to UCD dublin GradDip in Nursing - Childrens Cardiac Care are IELTS and PTE.

Duration	1 year
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Course Level	PG Diploma
Mode of Course	Full Time

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GradDip in Nursing - Childrens Cardiac Care
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UCD dublin
Entry Requirements

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Hold a minimum of a BSc degree or equivalent in Nursing (Note: Applicants not holding a bachelors degree may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning)

Given the cross-border nature of the programme; Nurses must be registered with the NMBI

PSNI as well as Garda clearance will be required. Clinical placements in both Belfast and CHI at Crumlin are programme requisites

Must be currently employed in a Childrens Cardiology setting, in a 0.5 FTE capacity at a minimum, and provide written evidence that they will be supported in completing the minimum required hours of practice, including throughout the clinical practicum

RGN without RCN qualification will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in Childrens Cardiology

RCNs with relevant prior experience must have a minimum of 18 months working in Childrens Cardiology

Completion of Introduction to Children First E-learning module on hseland.ie and certification submitted

Reference from Clinical Nurse Manager/ Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator

Documents Required
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 Childrens First online learning module www.hseland.ie

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 (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage
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GradDip in Nursing - Childrens Cardiac Care
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Rankings

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#201	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#51	Europe QS, 2025
#245	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2025

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University College Dublin
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

61% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3.7

Part time work4

Post study jobs4.1

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.4

Value for money4

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.4

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4.1

Anonymous

MSc Finance - Batch of 2025

Offered by University College Dublin

It was an average experience.

Tips: There are some cultural differences. I was basically not very satisfied with the country and everything. I think going abroad to study is quite a boring job and I will move back to my country and live with my family, that's the best feeling for me. I will stay here for 2 years and then start applying in India and move back. I want my mental status to be much better. For me, money doesn't matter; mental status matters and with my family, I will get that rest I know with my experience combined, I can easily earn 1 Lacs in India per month and I am very happy with that.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transport, unless you're a student, it's good with comfortable seating but when your student card is gone, it's a bit expensive. But the seating is very good. The problem is that the bus is not full 24 hours. If you're doing night shift, then it's very hard to commute.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I have finished my course and am still applying for a job and I don't think I will get a sponsorship. It's very hard to find a sponsorship job unless you have 3-4 years of experience. I would say now it is very hard to even find a part-time job.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 32250

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Marketing and Retail Innovation - Batch of 2025

Offered by University College Dublin

3.9

I liked my course a lot and I would recommend it to people looking to pursue marketing.

Tips: No scholarships for me in UCD but I got scholarships in UCC, University of Galway and Maynooth. It takes time to get a full time job, you need to have patience and perseverance to get 1 and it’s better to come with some corporate experience minimum of 2 years, to be able to get a job.

Likes (Part time work): There are loads of part time opportunities, you just need to keep trying by making different CV’s. It is not very difficult to manage as you don’t have college every day as a master's student and you are just allowed to work 20 hours weekly. The average payout is about 13.5 euros per hour.

Dislikes (Internships): There’s guidance available everywhere but you have to work very hard to get an internship. It’s not a piece of cake. If you get an internship then it is obviously related to the field of study or something you are interested in otherwise why would you apply for it.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1400

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Project Management - Batch of 2026

Offered by University College Dublin

3.7

A vibrant learning experience at UCD.

Tips: The transition was smooth, people in Ireland are friendly, well, some are. The main and most important thing here is the weather, which is not suitable at all, it rains anytime, it's sunny sometimes, and it gets really cold at times. I didn't get any scholarship, but people do get it. It depends on their background and experience, and the course they are pursuing as well. To be honest, the Belfield campus is the best.

Likes (Public transportation): There are 3 modes of transport D-ART bus, and Luas. Every part is connected, but there is a lot of walking everywhere, and the buses are quite delayed as well sometimes. The transport is convenient and affordable if you have a Leap Card with you, it's 1 euro for 90 minutes for any travel.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are all the types of restaurants nearby, I stay in Dublin 1 in a student accommodation, there's Thai, Asian, Italian and mainly local bars where you can get a good pizza and a pint. 100 percent it's cooking your own food as it gets really expensive eating out, on average it's 20 euros per person to go and eat something outside.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40000

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Marketing and Retail Innovation - Batch of 2025

Offered by University College Dublin

4.8

UCD is a great college for Masters and UnderGrad programs. One of the top Universities in Ireland.

Tips: The university is very welcoming. It was super easy to settle in. Professors are warm and welcoming and encourage participation which breaks the ice at the get go. They have great societies, which let you make friends with similar interests easily. A lot of international students come in each year, so that helps a lot with mingling and finding people.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): Though the economy and job market are tough at the moment - like it is globally, the same is the case in Ireland also. That being said, the country and its facilities and the people are super warm and make a great place to settle down. And it's the European country that is the easiest to get a PR in.

Dislikes (Value for money): More exposure to real life case studies would have been even better, however great experience and definitely worth the money. And we expected more career fairs aimed only at postgraduate, but that wasn't there. But we were provided career support throughout the year.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Management Consultancy - Batch of 2024

Offered by University College Dublin

3.6

On-campus paid part-time jobs are very limited and competitive.

Tips: There will be a significant cultural shift for those coming from India; from the weather to the people and food, everything is quite different and new in a positive way. UCD offers numerous scholarships, and students can apply through the online portals; I know many students who got them.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Public transportation in Dublin is good, with numerous buses serving the campus. A nearby D-ART station also makes the long commute easier for students. The campus is well-connected, and students can obtain a student Leap card valid for all public transport, costing just 1 euro for a single journey.

Dislikes (Part time work): On-campus paid part-time jobs are very limited and competitive. Most students, around 90% find jobs off-campus in retail, grocery stores, schools, etc. With this course, a 20-hour part-time job is manageable, with an average payout ranging from 12e to 15e.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 35500

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2025Read more

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GradDip in Nursing - Childrens Cardiac Care
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UCD dublin
Highlights

Our Graduate Diploma Children’s Cardiac Nursing will build on your existing knowledge and skills in caring for children with a cardiac condition and their families, supporting you to practice at specialist level.