Nursing - Diabetes

University of Galway - UG

Course code
MHSC-DIN PGD-DIN
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
2 years, full-time (MHSc) 1 year, full-time (PDip) Blended Learning
Attendance
Full time
CAO points
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Galway
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

Preparing nurses to effectively contribute to diabetes nursing Diabetes is a global health emergency, projected to affect over 600 million people by 2030 (10% of the world’s population). The WHO classifies it as an epidemic, a view echoed in Ireland’s HSE policy.