Nursing - Gerontology

University of Galway - UG

Course code
MHSC-GERO
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
2 Years Full Time
Attendance
Full time
CAO points
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Galway
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

The PGDip/Master in Health Science (Gerontology) programme is for all nurses caring for older people in acute, community or long-term care settings. The programme recognises the need to enable and empower people to age with confidence, security and dignity. It also acknowledges the need for gerontological nurses to attain postgraduate specialist knowledge, skill and competence to effectively work with older people to achieve their individual goals and ambitions about their personal health and wellness.