• All applicants must hold a primary degree in Nursing or Midwifery or equivalent and be engaged in relevant clinical practice with an appropriate client group
• All applicants must be entered onto the appropriate division of the Nurses/Midwives Register maintained by the NMBI
• Applicants not working in a general setting are required to complete 20% of the required clinical hours for the programme in general adult clinics either in their own hospial/parent hospital

Specific requirements
• All applicants must have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience, including at least six months caring for people with diabetes
• Candidates must be employed in the clinical environment caring for people with diabetes prior to commencing the course and for the duration of the course
• Candidates who are not employed full time in a diabetes setting are advised to secure clinical exposure to general adult clinics in order to achieve all learning outcomes.
• Other criteria to be used in the assessment of the application include number of years of experience, and evidence of ongoing professional development
• For those applicants not working in a general adult setting, it is vital that the applicant ensures that they arrange access to general adult clinics, in their own hospital or in a parent hospital

(Places On This Programme Are Limited And Are Offered On A Rolling Basis)

Documents Required
All Documents Required Must Be Submitted Before Applications Can Be Reviewed
• Original 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
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form by Employer
• Completed Professional Reference Form
• Nurse applicants: Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
• Garda Vetting is required for this programme. If you receive and accept an offer for the programme, you will automatically receive details of the vetting procedure

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

X548: Graduate Diploma Diabetes Nursing Full-Time
Commencing September 2026
Graduate Taught

X749: Graduate Diploma Diabetes Nursing 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.