• Registered with NMBI as a Registered General Nurse* or registered Children’s Nurse.
• Have at least 12 month’s experience in emergency nursing care.
• Currently employed in an ED where children also attend.
• Other criteria include previous experience and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Every application is reviewed on an individual basis – extra clinical placements may be required.
• *If you are an RGN - you must identify a Preceptor/Mentor in your own clinical site who has an RCN qualification/who has completed a Higher/Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Emergency Nursing.

Documents Required
• Transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate or photocopy of Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form by Employer
• Completed Professional Reference Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

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 for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.

Who Should Apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: No

Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No

X615: Graduate Diploma Emergency Nursing (Children) Full-Time
Commencing September 2026
Graduate Taught

X752: Graduate Diploma Emergency Nursing (Children) Part-Time
Commencing September 2026
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.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.