Mental Health Nursing

Tuition fees for Mental Health Nursing are 9,475 USD per year.

The Mental Health Nursing program at University College Dublin is a one-year, full-time course for registered nurses who want to specialize in mental health, helping them improve the well-being of individuals and families.

Students learn about Evidence-Based Practice for Mental Health Nursing and Therapeutic Interventions, developing practical skills and knowledge to support people with mental health challenges, with a focus on person-centered communication and collaborative care.

Graduates can work as Psychiatric Nurses, Mental Health Nurse Specialists, or Community Mental Health Nurses in hospitals, community health organizations, or private practices, applying their skills in various healthcare settings.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.