Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Nursing Science (General - Galway and Portiuncla) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
26,500
(c. USD30,807.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) program is a four-year undergraduate degree offered in collaboration with the Health Service Executive (HSE) West, Blackrock Health Galway Clinic, and Bon Secours Hospital Galway. The curriculum combines academic study with hands-on clinical training. Classroom instruction delivers foundational knowledge through lectures, seminars, workshops, practical exercises, and skill development. Clinical rotations occur in hospital environments, community healthcare settings, and specialized facilities. Graduates qualify to register as General Nurses with Ireland's Nursing and Midwifery Board, a credential recognized worldwide.
The initial three years follow the standard academic calendar, blending classroom learning with clinical placements requiring 32 weekly hours of practical work. The final year features theoretical instruction in the first semester followed by a 36-week paid internship from January through September, during which students become HSE Saolta Group employees.
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue nursing roles across diverse healthcare environments, both in hospitals and community settings. With its global recognition, this nursing degree enables professionals to seek international employment opportunities to expand their clinical experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements
Health requirements: Nursing and midwifery are demanding professions, both physically and emotionally. This requires good mental and physical health and the ability to achieve the required competencies of a nurse/midwife. Students will be required to complete a Medical Assessment Self Declaration Form and undergo a medical assessment/screening and a vaccination programme, etc. as determined by an EB/healthcare agency. Students must satisfactorily complete these or other health requirements to commence/continue with the programme. This aligns with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland framework as detailed in "Nursing/Midwifery A Career for You (2023)"
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 6 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing, 13 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 50 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
26,500