Expand+Applications will open in late Spring 2023

You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application form below. Applicants should include an up-to-date CV, a copy of professional body registration, and a completed employer support form.

Please ...

Hide-Applications will open in late Spring 2023

You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application form below. Applicants should include an up-to-date CV, a copy of professional body registration, and a completed employer support form.

Please submit the following documents with your application and email them to admissions@dkit.ie.

Completed Application Form
An up-to-date CV
Copy of Professional Body Registration
Completed employer support form
Basic Life Support/CPR
Manual Handling
Copy of Academic Transcipts

Expand+Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.

For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies onl...

Hide-Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.

For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.

In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.

Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements

All applicants will normally hold a relevant level 8 qualification (or equivalent), be registered with their recognised professional body (if applicable) and be working within a health care or social care setting. ...

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All applicants will normally hold a relevant level 8 qualification (or equivalent), be registered with their recognised professional body (if applicable) and be working within a health care or social care setting.

Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Applicants may be interviewed.

Graduates of the DkIT BSc in Professional Management of Aggression and Violence programme may apply for exemptions to undertake this programme in line with DkIT recognition of prior certified learning

Applicants must complete and submit the Employer Support form in support of their application and agreeing to facilitate the learner’s teaching practice

Applicants must have successfully completed and have certification for the duration of the programme in the following: Basic Life Support; Manual Handling

Applicants must be in good health and complete a health declaration prior to commencing the programme

Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and abroadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course

Expand+Course Description

The Certificate in Science in Nursing will be offered to nurses who already hold a level 8 qualification or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Level 8) or equivalent qualification and wish to develop their knowledge, skills a...

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The Certificate in Science in Nursing will be offered to nurses who already hold a level 8 qualification or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Level 8) or equivalent qualification and wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies

The graduates of the programme will develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and innovation to practice at a higher level by demonstrating their capacity to function as independent, autonomous and subject experts within a broad range of health and social care settings.

Who Should Apply?
These programmes are suitable for Nurses, Midwives and Health & Social Care Professionals.