About Graduate Certificate In Dermatology in Dublin City University

Why do this course?

This part-time Graduate Certificate in Dermatology comprises three specialist modules in dermatology and will normally be completed over one year on a part-time basis. The purpose of the course is to provide specialist education for nurses and healthcare practitioners in order to advance knowledge and skills in the care of people who have dermatological conditions. The course is aimed at nurses and healthcare practitioners working in a variety of settings including hospital based dermatology departments, minor injury/day surgery units, tissue viability, primary care settings including GP practices and the community. 

• Gain specialist education in dermatology
• Advance knowledge and skills in the care of people with dermatological conditions

Careers

This programme will support healthcare professionals who wish to further their career in a particular area of practice, e.g. where there are opportunities for developing new services, models and roles, or for specialist and advanced practitioner roles in healthcare provision. It will also help professionals gain valuable postgraduate clinical/practice education, thereby helping them to progress in their chosen career.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Typically, you need a First Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised top ranked university and/or affiliated colleges with a minimum of 60% average across all semesters. Students who have studied at a lower tiered institution may be considered with an overall average mark of 65% or above.  

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS for Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.  Additionally DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.
• TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59

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Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses

Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.

Tuition Fee for Dublin City University

Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties. 

Dublin City University Cost of Living

The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University: