Courses
General Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Course Details
CAO Code | AU380 |
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Level | 8 |
Duration | 4 Years |
CAO Points | 340 (2025) |
Method of Delivery | On-campus |
Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
Mode of Delivery | Full Time |
Work placement | Yes |
Course Overview
Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) in General Nursing prepares you for a career in professional healthcare. It’s a four year course that will open up a world of opportunities to pursue a rewarding and vital role in society.
Nursing involves working with, and caring for, people suffering from a wide variety of physical health problems. This course will equip you with the necessary skills to analyse numerous problems and apply solutions based on best practice. And equally importantly, teach you how to convey your knowledge in an effective and empathetic manner.
After qualifying, you’ll be able to explore and advance your career in a wide variety of areas in the healthcare field – including as a specialist nurse in renal, oncology and orthopedics, and as either a community, public health or general practice nurse.
It’s truly a fantastic career choice, and this course will prepare you for a fulfilling future.
Non-Eu candidates will not be considered for this course unless/until there are still vacant places available after all eligible EU candidates have been considered.
Progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Master of Science in Advancing Health & Social Care
Master of Science in Therapeutic Interventions for Alcohol & Other Drugs
Master degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad.
Download a prospectus
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: €3,000
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 Ireland (NMBI)

Careers
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Clinical Nursing
Education
Nurse Management
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Community Nurse
Medical/Surgical Care
Public Health & General Practice Nurse
Specialist Nurse
Further Information
Contact Information
Department of Nursing and Health Care
Dr Louise McBride
Head of Department
T: +353 (0)74 9186308
E: louise.mcbride@atu.ie

Nursing & Health Care