Waterford,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Psychiatric Nursing in Co. Waterford Ireland | South East Technological University
South East Technological University
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Co. Waterford Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
13,500
(c. USD15,550.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing represents a specialized area in healthcare, focusing on personalized interpersonal care that respects individual differences. These nurses play a vital role in advancing mental wellness, preventing disorders, and supporting those with psychological conditions. For those pursuing healthcare professions, nursing offers particularly fulfilling opportunities. Given human complexity, nursing roles present significant challenges while providing immense personal satisfaction. Our Psychiatric Nursing Program takes place in modern, dedicated facilities, with clinical training occurring across southeastern hospitals. The four-year curriculum follows our KSVSE framework (Knowledge, Science, Values and Attitudes, Skills and Experience). Graduates meeting all requirements become eligible for Psychiatric Nurse registration with An Bord Altranais.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
CAO POINTS
337 -543
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) in Psychiatric Nursing
2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Science: 06/H7
A laboratory science subject (biology, physics, chemistry, physics & chemistry (joint) or agricultural science). Three other subjects (may include Irish or English and a laboratory science subject not included already) or have equivalent second level educational qualifications to the foregoing. The minimum educational requirements may be accumulated over not more than two sittings of the leaving certificate examination or an equivalent examination.
All students whose first language is not English must be able to provide evidence that their spoken and written level of English is adequate for the programme for which they have applied. The relevant certified documentation to support this shall be provided as part of the application process. An approved English language qualification or test result (see below for list of approved qualifications and test results). The qualification or test result shall have been awarded no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Substantial education (minimum one academic year) or work experience (minimum eighteen months) conducted through English and undertaken no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Satisfactory completion of an interview process for entry onto the programme.
IELTS - 5.5 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component), TOEFL Computer Based Test - 196 (min score of 15 in each component), TOEFL Internet Based Test - 70 (min score of 15 in each component), TOEFL Paper Based Test 550.
337 -543
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) in Psychiatric Nursing
2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Science: 06/H7
A laboratory science subject (biology, physics, chemistry, physics & chemistry (joint) or agricultural science). Three other subjects (may include Irish or English and a laboratory science subject not included already) or have equivalent second level educational qualifications to the foregoing. The minimum educational requirements may be accumulated over not more than two sittings of the leaving certificate examination or an equivalent examination.
All students whose first language is not English must be able to provide evidence that their spoken and written level of English is adequate for the programme for which they have applied. The relevant certified documentation to support this shall be provided as part of the application process. An approved English language qualification or test result (see below for list of approved qualifications and test results). The qualification or test result shall have been awarded no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Substantial education (minimum one academic year) or work experience (minimum eighteen months) conducted through English and undertaken no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Satisfactory completion of an interview process for entry onto the programme.
IELTS - 5.5 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component), TOEFL Computer Based Test - 196 (min score of 15 in each component), TOEFL Internet Based Test - 70 (min score of 15 in each component), TOEFL Paper Based Test 550.
Tuition
EUR
13,500