96 CAO Code
DN450 Mature Entry
DN460
Entry Requirements Irish1, English, Mathematics, One laboratory science subject, Two other recognised subjects.
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be at minimum HC3.
Average CAO Points 2010 425
Minimum CAO Points 2010 400* *All applicants with a score greater than this were accommodated but as it was not possible to accommodate all applicants with this score, random selection was applied.
A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.
Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades ABB (A-Level) & c (AS) or equivalent combination
Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level Grades ACC (A-Level) & a (AS) or equivalent combination
Average Intake 164 Length of Programme 4 Years
Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — Yes See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
IT Transfer Route — None
Mature Applicants Please refer to page 178 (7b).
Essential Health Screening & Garda Vetting Requirements See page 174 (1d).
1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.
Nursing (General) BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
acquire scientific and technical knowledge. become a professional practitioner who integrates this knowledge with the art of caring effectively for the individual or community.
Why is this course for me? Are you empathetic and reliable, a team player with good communication skills and an analyti- cal, problem-solving mind? If so, then nursing in UCD is the ideal career choice for you. Our innovative degree programme is taught by expe- rienced 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 will 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 Bio-sciences • Psychology • Sociology • Nursing practice experience in a hospital setting for approximately 10 weeks
Second & Third Year Medical-Surgical Nursing Care • Pharmacology • Biopsychosocial Approaches to Health • A specialty clinical placement, such as intensive care and maternity care
Fourth Year Promoting Health • Management and Quality Improvement • Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare • Clinical placement/internship
Other programmes of interest
Nursing (Psychiatric) Medicine
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Further information
UCD Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems Programme Office Health Sciences Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
Professional Work Experience Tis takes place in the St Vincent’s Healthcare Group, the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, and in other premier clinical sites. Tese hospitals are centres of excellence where you will work with multidisciplinary teams to provide first-class, patient-centred care.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Completing this degree qualifies you as a Registered General Nurse. You can work in a variety of clinical areas such as acute and chronic care, care of older people nursing and intensive
www.ucd.ie/myucd/nursing nursing@ucd.ie
Preparing for clinical practice
care. Tere are also career prospects for nurses to work in education, research or management, with excellent opportunities to work abroad in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, you can pursue further studies at
higher diploma, graduate diploma, master’s and doctorate level.
International Study Opportunities Second year offers the chance to study in Europe for a semester.
Denise
McEvoy STUDENT
Hello, I’m Denise McEvoy and I work as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department of St Vincent’s University Hospital.
I finished my undergraduate General Nursing degree in UCD a few years ago, and I’ve just finished a Graduate Diploma as well – I’m on the left in the photo above. I loved my student life in UCD and now I love my professional career – I feel very privileged.
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