Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Children's and General Nursing (Integrated) (Honours) in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,000
(c. USD17,282.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
Nurses possess innate problem-solving abilities and a genuine concern for others' well-being, demonstrating key attributes like resilience, empathy, dependability, honesty, and strong communication skills that are vital in nursing. They serve a crucial function in society by assisting individuals in attaining, preserving, or recovering optimal health while providing compassionate care with dignity. This program will equip you with comprehensive nursing expertise alongside essential competencies including analytical reasoning, self-reflection, research methodologies, and problem-oriented learning. You'll discover how to deliver up-to-date, research-backed care as a dedicated and empathetic nurse.
Delivered through DCU's collaboration with public and private healthcare providers, this four-and-a-half-year program includes multiple annual placements across pediatric and adult hospitals plus community settings, culminating in a 36-week internship during years four and five.
Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to register with Ireland's Nursing & Midwifery Board (NMBI) as both a General and Children's nurse. Your qualification will enable you to practice in diverse settings including hospitals, communities, schools, and care facilities, with international opportunities particularly available in the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US. The program also serves as a foundation for pursuing advanced studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GCE A LEVELS
General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.
English language Requirements
- Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
- GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
- TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
- TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
15,000