The Country
The Republic of Ireland occupies the island of Ireland, except for six northern counties which compose Northern Ireland (Ulster), a part of the United Kingdom. The capital and largest city of the Republic is Dublin, which has one million inhabitants. Although Ireland has been historically one of Europe's poorest countries, since becoming a member of the European Union in 1973, it has begun to experience rapid economic growth and has attracted some of Europe's most dynamic companies.
The University
SUNY Oswego's summer research program in Dublin, Ireland is offered under the auspices of the University College Dublin School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems. Founded in 1851, UCD is the largest of the four universities which make up the Irish National university system. The celebrated author of Ulysses, James Joyce, was once a student at UCD.
The Program
This is a four-week summer program open to health sciences majors during which students will earn 6 US credits. Students will have the opportunity to take the following course:
Critical Appraisal of Research for Healthcare (10 ECTS/6 US)
From 3 June to 27 June 2025 students will attend class on campus in UCD in a combination of large group lectures and smaller group work sessions. During the third week of the module the students will work autonomously to develop a portfolio of research evidence using a structured electronic workbook supplied with the course materials. Also during this third week the students are required to attend two mentor-led group sessions in which the students will learn from their mentor’s experience and knowledge of an aspect of translating evidence into healthcare practice
Housing and Meals
Students will live in on-campus housing in a single room with a shared kitchen/living area. Students are responsible for their own meals and there is no meal plan option. UCD housing will be shared with fellow students in apartments that have four individual bedrooms with two shared bathrooms. Communal kitchens and living spaces are shared in each apartment with access to kitchen utensils and cooking facilities. Bed linen is supplied and changed weekly. There is also complementary campus-wide access to Wi-Fi.
Students will receive further information regarding the accommodation booking procedure upon their acceptance to the program.
Costs (budget sheet)
Select your term of interest for the latest budget information.
Insurance
All students participating in this program are covered by the SUNY full health and accident insurance as well as medical evacuation and repatriation insurance.
Financial Aid
Students currently receiving financial aid may be able to use their aid for overseas study, and in some cases may have their awards increased. Students should consult their home campus financial aid office for information on financial aid eligibility during overseas study.
Applications
Late applications are accepted on a space-available basis. Please use the standard SUNY Overseas Academic Program application, obtainable at any SUNY campus, or from the Oswego OIEP web site at http://www.oswego.edu/intled.
A non-refundable deposit of $250, applicable to the program cost, must be paid within 5 days of acceptance to the program in order to secure program participation. Any deviation from program requirements must be requested in writing and authorized by the Director of International Education and Programs before the final payment date.
Updated: 3/26/2025
