Postgraduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing
Specialised nursing training for Registered General Nurses to advance expertise in critical care.
Best for:Best for Registered General Nurses with at least six months of post-registration experience seeking advanced clinical expertise in intensive care.
Overview
This Postgraduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing is an advanced clinical pathway within the MSc/Diploma in Nursing programme at University College Cork. Designed for Registered General Nurses, it equips professionals with specialised skills to meet evolving healthcare demands. The programme integrates clinical practice with academic study, requiring applicants to maintain full-time work in intensive care while enrolled. It emphasises hands-on learning, supported by clinical preceptors and structured work release. The curriculum responds directly to modern healthcare systems, ensuring graduates are prepared for high-stakes critical care environments.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced clinical skills in intensive care nursing through structured academic and practical training.
- Maintain full-time employment in intensive care while enrolled, ensuring continuous clinical practice integration.
- Collaborate with clinical preceptors and facilitators to support learning and application of specialised nursing techniques.
- Engage in evidence-based practice to enhance patient care in critical care settings.
- Participate in clinical research and innovation aligned with evolving healthcare delivery systems.
Requirements
Degree required: Active registration as a Registered General Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland professional register
Degree offered: Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (exit route from MSc in Nursing)
Language: English; university-approved proficiency level for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Minimum of six months post-registration clinical experience (excluding courses)
- At least six months of experience in intensive care nursing
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Ability to work full-time in intensive care for the duration of the programme (minimum 18.75 hours per week)
- Written support from Director of Nursing or equivalent authorised Nurse Manager confirming work release and clinical preceptor availability
- Active registration or eligibility for registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Minimum of six months post-registration clinical experience (excluding courses)
- Six months of experience in the intensive care specialty
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Written support from Director of Nursing or equivalent for work release and clinical supervision
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
Admissions not verified
A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.
- Intake
- Not confirmed by the source
- Duration
- Not confirmed by the source
- Teaching language
- Not confirmed by the source
- Taught / research mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Study mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Campus
- Not confirmed by the source
- Prerequisites
- Not confirmed by the source
- Application instructions
- Not confirmed by the source
- Tuition
- Not confirmed by the source
- Funding
- Not confirmed by the source
How to apply
Deadline: open until all places filled or no later than 30 June (EU) / 15 June (Non-EU) · open until filled
Applicants must apply through the University College Cork’s official application portal. Ensure all required documents, including proof of registration, clinical experience verification, BLS certification, and Director of Nursing support letter, are submitted. International applicants should follow the non-EU application procedure outlined on the university’s website.
- Proof of active registration as a Registered General Nurse
- Verification of clinical practice experience (minimum six months post-registration and six months in intensive care)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Written support letter from Director of Nursing or equivalent confirming work release and clinical preceptor availability
- Academic transcripts (if qualifications were completed outside Ireland, equivalence must be confirmed)
- English language proficiency proof (if applicable)
Contact
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.