Paediatrics and Child Health (Online) — PG Certificate / PG Diploma / MSc

Overview

Fully online, part-time stepwise programme (PG Cert 30 credits in year 1, PG Diploma in year 2, MSc in year 3) described by UCC as Ireland's first university-accredited postgraduate programmes in Paediatrics and Child Health, aimed at doctors in GP or paediatric training, nurses and allied health professionals.

The programme

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

1 year (PG Cert); up to 3 years to MSc (90 credits)

Start

13 September 2027 (next listed intake)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

UCC university award (PG Cert / PG Dip / MSc)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in a relevant healthcare discipline (e.g. medicine, nursing, pharmacy, therapies, dietetics), ideally with at least one year's professional experience; RPL up to 30 credits

International applicants

Yes — international students encouraged; fully online so no travel or student visa needed

Visa support

Not required (online delivery)

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

Rolling; open until all places are filled

Application method

Online application to UCC

Funding

Funding

Self-funded; PG Cert part-time fees EU €3,614, non-EU €8,114

Official sources