Documents Required:
- Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only)
- Current photocopy of NMBI registration and pin
- Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only)
- Professional Reference Form
- Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nomine
- Nurse Applicants: Declaration Form
- Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered.

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.

Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:

Grad Dip Palliative Care FT (X791)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*

Grad Dip Palliative Care PT (X792)
Duration
2 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

X791: Graduate Diploma Palliative Care
Full-Time: Commencing September 2025

X792: Graduate Diploma Palliative Care
Part-Time: Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.