Courses
Mental Health Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Course Details
CAO Code | AU381 |
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Level | 8 |
Duration | 4 Years |
CAO Points | 272 (2024) |
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 Mental Health Nursing is a four year course that will prepare you for a fulfilling career in mental health and associated fields. It’s a fascinating and rewarding career in every regard.
Few careers are more vital in our society than the caring professions. This course will ensure you acquire the specialist skills to work in the mental health sectors.
It will equip you with the capacity to work as part of a team working with patients suffering from mental health issues, with a practical placement in a healthcare environment a key component of your training.
Following qualification you’ll be able to pursue a career in clinical nursing, nurse management or education, and as a specialist, not only in mental health care, but with the foundation to advance and specialise in the field of renal, oncology or orthopaedic nursing.
Practice Placement forms an integral part of the course. Placements are normally 35/39 hours per week and you will be required to work nights, long shifts and weekends. Placement will be in Donegal or in Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services for the duration of the course. On course commencement students will be asked to complete a Service Preference Form and preference will, in as far as possible, be taken into account but please note ATU Donegal reserves the right to determine placement allocation.
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 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: €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

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

Nursing & Health Care