Overview
This Nursing (General) course from Dublin City University will give you the knowledge, skills and professional values to work as an effective and compassionate nurse. During each semester, you’ll complete a clinical placement, which ensures you’ll meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) requirements. Our health service provider partners – Beaumont Hospital and Connolly Hospital – offer diverse clinical settings, giving you a broad range of clinical learning opportunities.
Key Facts
Nurses play a critical role in society. They help people to achieve, maintain or regain independence and the best possible health, and at other times they provide comfort, support and dignity.
Also, the Erasmus+ exchange programme is open for application to all 2nd year nursing students and takes place in semester 1 of 3rd year. Find out more about this placement exchange on our International Placement webpage.
Careers
Upon graduation, your internationally recognised degree will qualify you to work as a Nurse both at home and abroad.
You’ll also be eligible for professional registration with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
You’ll find work opportunities in the community, schools, general practice, occupational health, and traditional hospitals and care facilities. Career pathways also exist in clinical practice, management, education and research.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Core Nursing Skill
- Psychology as applied Nursing
- Personal & Professional Development
- Caring & Communication in Nursing
- Sociology of Health & Illness
- Understanding the Body
- General Nursing
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
Nursing View 35 other Bachelors in Nursing in IrelandExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum of H4 Mathematics or H4 Applied Mathematics with H5 Mathematics
- Minimum of H4 Mathematics or H4 Applied Mathematics with H5 Mathematics
- GCE A Level C Mathematics
- o a genuine interest in the subject area/programme(s) they are applying for
- o academic experience and/or evidence of competency in their chosen field of study
- o an ability to engage and succeed in the subject area/programme
- All applicants must complete a statement of interest to be considered for the mature application route.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23000 EUR / year≈ 23000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals7149 EUR / year≈ 7149 EUR / year
Additional Details
- Student Contribution: €2,543 per annum
Living costs
Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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