Nursing - Intellectual Disability Nursing Trinity College Dublin

Overview

The Nursing - Intellectual Disability Nursing programme at Trinity College Dublin provides students with the professional values and clinical expertise required to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. This comprehensive degree is designed to prepare graduates for a rewarding career supporting individuals with diverse abilities and complex health needs. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances academic rigour with extensive practical experience in various healthcare settings.

Why Nursing - Intellectual Disability Nursing at Trinity College Dublin?

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College Dublin holds a prestigious global reputation, currently ranked first in Ireland and 20th worldwide. As the largest school of its kind in the country, it offers a vibrant community where students learn from leading academics. Facilities include state-of-the-art clinical skills laboratories and a historic teaching centre in the heart of the capital.

The programme is delivered in partnership with renowned health service providers, such as Stewart’s Care, ensuring students receive exceptional clinical training. Furthermore, the Erasmus programme offers exciting opportunities for international placements at partner universities across Europe, including institutions in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22580 per year
• European fee: EUR 3181 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is divided into theoretical and practical components, integrating classroom learning with clinical placements. Modules may include:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Environment
• Clinical Skills
• Human Rights, Inclusion and Advocacy
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Reflective Practice
• Professional Values

During the final year, students complete a 36-week continuous clinical placement to consolidate their skills in a professional environment.

Careers with Nursing - Intellectual Disability Nursing

Graduates are equipped to work as autonomous and collaborative professionals within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Upon successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to register as a Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (R.N.I.D.) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

Career opportunities exist in primary healthcare, acute hospital settings, community care, and residential services. Graduates are also prepared for roles in service management, policy-making, and research. Many choose to further specialise by pursuing postgraduate studies in specific areas of nursing or healthcare leadership.