Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Children’s Palliative/Complex Care)

Course Overview This Master's/Postgraduate Diploma program, a unique collaboration between the University of Galway and UCD, equips registered nurses with the advanced expertise to deliver exceptional care to children and adolescents with life-limiting or complex conditions. The course adopts a flexible blended learning model, combining online study with essential face-to-face workshops to accommodate working professionals. It culminates in a clinically focused curriculum designed to develop specialist skills and is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Key Program Highlights Jointly delivered by leading universities, University of Galway and University College Dublin (UCD) Blended learning format for flexibility, combining online modules with 12 days of on-site workshops Develops advanced, evidence-based clinical skills for children's palliative and complex care Pathway from a Postgraduate Diploma to a full Master's degree based on academic performance Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)