Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Specialist Practice - Cancer Care & Haematology (P.Grad.Cert.) program is designed to meet the new demands and challenges within the healthcare system, specifically within cancer care and haematology nursing. The course aims to promote excellence in cancer care practice and haematology nursing, providing an academically robust education for participants.

Course Details

• NFQ Level: 9
• Duration: 1 year part-time
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Coordinator: Dr. Eleanor Hollywood
• Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is subject to place availability. The entry criteria include:

• Current registration on the appropriate nursing division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Active Register
• Two years post-registration clinical experience since first registration
• Twelve months experience (within the last two years) in the specialty in Ireland at the time of application
• An honors degree in nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualification
• Fulfillment of one of the following criteria:
  • An honors degree in nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualification
  • Satisfy the selection committee that they have the academic ability to successfully complete the program

Course Structure

The course is offered on a two-year part-time basis. Year One starts with a full week of studying in September and continues thereafter one day per week for the remainder of the year. Year Two consists of workshops throughout the academic year. Each module will be assessed by the successful completion of an academic assignment or examination. The assessment of clinical competence will focus on the acquisition of specialist competencies and the completion of a competence-based portfolio.

Course Content

In Year One, students take four specialist modules:

• Cancer and Haematology Nursing
• Psychosocial Issues in Haemato-Oncology Nursing
• Haemato-Oncology Nursing
• Practice Placement Module Students also take two core modules:
• Theory & Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare
• Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance In Year Two, students must complete a dissertation.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares cancer and haematology nurses to function as competent, effective, and caring specialist nurses, increasing their knowledge, experience, and clinical skills within this chosen specialty.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Additional Information

Each student will be engaged in specific practice settings in Ireland relevant to each individual strand for the duration of the program of study. Additional criteria may be required by individual Health Service Providers. Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.