Nursing (General)

Programme Short Name:	BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN450 CAO Points Range 2015: 415 - 580 Length of Course: 4 Years Places: 164 CAO Code: DN460 (Mature Entry) Min Nursing Board Assessment Score 2015: 168 Length of Course: 4 Years Places: 27 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject & two other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Healthcare Screening & Garda/Police Vetting: Candidates are required to undergo a mandatory healthcare screening process & Garda/Police vetting. For further information click here. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Mature Entry
Why is this course for me?	Are you empathetic and reliable, a team player with good communication skills and an analytical, problem-solving mind? If so, Nursing in UCD is the ideal career choice for you. Our innovative degree programme is taught by experienced lecturers in a friendly and supportive environment, with state-of- the art facilities. It prepares you to become a professional nurse who can successfully manage the complex healthcare needs of the adult population.
What will I study?	You’ll study the theory and practice of nursing in a fully integrated way, establishing a strong foundation for your future career. Your lectures, workshops and tutorials are delivered on our Belfield campus, while practice placements will enhance your learning and develop your nursing skills. Modules include: First Year Transition to University Foundations of Nursing Biosciences Psychology Practice experience in a hospital setting for approximately 10 weeks Second & Third Year Medical-Surgical Nursing Care Pharmacology Biopsychosocial Approaches to Health Ethical and legal context for practice Specialty clinical placements, such as intensive care and maternity care Fourth Year Promoting Health Management and Quality Improvement Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare Sociology Clinical placement/internship Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester exams and continuous assessment, including assessment of performance on clinical placements. For detailed information on subject content click here.
Professional Work Experience	This takes place primarily in the St Vincent’s Healthcare Group or the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, and in numerous other clinical sites within the Ireland East network. These clinical placement locations are centres of excellence where you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to provide firstclass, patient-centred care.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	Completing this degree qualifies you as a Registered General Nurse. You can work in acute and chronic care in a variety of medical and surgical settings. There are also career prospects for nurses to work in education, research or management, as well as excellent opportunities to build on your experience through work abroad. In addition, you can pursue further studies at higher diploma, graduate diploma, master's and doctorate level.
International Study Opportunity:	Second year offers the chance to study in Europe for a semester. See www.nmhs.ucd.ie/study-with-us/erasmus.
Graduate Profile	"I really can’t emphasise enough how great it is to divide your time between a clinical and academic learning environment. You really do have the best of both worlds in UCD. The lecturers and my personal tutor were excellent." Nessa Corkery
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Contact Information:	UCD Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems Programme Office Health Sciences Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 6407/6569 Email: nursing@ucd.ie