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General Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Course Details
| CAO Code | AU690 |
|---|---|
| Level | 8 |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| CAO Points | 342 (2024) |
| Method of Delivery | On-campus |
| Campus Locations | Mayo |
| Mode of Delivery | Full Time |
| Work placement | Yes |
Course Overview
General nursing involves caring for people of all ages both in hospital and community care settings. This programme will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work as a general nurse both in Ireland and other countries. You will spend time in class and in our specially built clinical skills labs.
What is great about this is that when you go on your student placement you will be prepared to deal with the daily challenges of caring for patients. Students usually do their work placements in the Mayo/Roscommon/Galway region.
In fourth year you will undertake a thirty-six week paid internship, where you will gain more valuable practical experience. We also give you time each week when you can take time out from work to think and reflect on your work experience.
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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement | 6 subjects at O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Major Award Required | One of the following awards: |
Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements | 5 Distinctions which must include: |
| Garda Vetting | Entrants to this programme will be required to undergo vetting by An Garda Síochána. |
Fees
Total Fees EU: €3000
This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.
Further information on feesProfessional Accreditation
This programme is accredited by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Careers
Graduates are entitled to entry to the professional register of General Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais and Chnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
You will be able to apply for positions at staff nurse grade in the Irish healthcare sector.
As a registered general nurse you will also be able to travel abroad and work as a general nurse anywhere in the world.
Check out the information booklet “Nursing, a career for you” available to download from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) website.
Further Information
Contact Information
Department of Nursing, Health Science & Integrated Care
Dr Christina Larkin
Head of Department
T: + 353 (0)91 742937
E: christina.larkin@atu.ie
