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Nursing - Diabetes
- Course code
- MHSC-DIN PGD-DIN
- Level
- Level 9
- Award
- Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- National University of Ireland
- Duration
- 2 years, full-time (MHSc) 1 year, full-time (PDip) Blended Learning
Programme 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.
Entry requirements
Candidates must hold an Honours Level 8 primary degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Children’s Nursing. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma (Level 9) may apply but must clearly demonstrate the capacity to complete the programme at this level, and must successfully undertake a minimum of one 10 ECTS module (Level 9) offered as a Professional Credit Award.
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