Nursing (Children's Nursing)

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Mar 1, 2027, and tuition fees are 13,781 USD per year.

The Nursing (Children's Nursing) program at University College Dublin is a 1-year, full-time course for registered nurses looking to specialize in pediatric care. It combines theoretical learning with practical experience, preparing graduates for the challenges of children's nursing.

Students engage in a curriculum that covers child development, evidence-based care, and specialized clinical placements in children's hospitals. They benefit from innovative teaching methods like workshops and simulations, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Graduates can pursue roles like Pediatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Nurse Educator, finding opportunities in hospitals, community health settings, and educational institutions.

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.