Nursing Courses - If you enjoy making a difference in people’s lives why not make a career out of it?
Nursing studies can give you a head start in a career that is meaningful and filled with many opportunities, challenges, and rewards.
The Nursing Studies Course Major Award will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to apply for a Nursing Degree Programme through the CAO and UCAS in General Nursing, Maternity Nurse, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Children’s or Social Care in Ireland and UK or work as a Qualified Healthcare Assistant.
You will gain an understanding and awareness of the roles and responsibilities carried out by a Professional Nurse and the importance of interpersonal communication.
The Nursing Studies course is structured to provide you with specialist knowledge, skills, and competence for those who intend to enter the Nursing profession or related area.
You will study core areas of nursing and will put theory into practice through participation in work experience.
Note: Grade O6 in ordinary level Math's is mandatory for entry to Nursing Degree programmes in Ireland and Grade O5 in Ordinary level Math's for entry to UK Degree programmes. You will have the opportunity to discuss your career options with a Career Guidance Counsellor who will support you if you wish to apply to nursing degrees through the CAO/UCAS.
Gain the knowledge, skill, and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body and the interrelationship between its systems.
At the end of the module learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Assignment: 40% | Examination Theory: 60% | Credit Value: 15 ECTS |
Course Code: 5N0749
Gain knowledge, skill and competence in the theory, principles, and practice underpinning the nursing process and nursing profession to enable the learner to perform a range of basic nursing skills.
At the end of the module learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Skills: 50% | Examination: 50% | Credit Value: 15 ECTS |
Code: 5N4325
Understand the process of human growth and development from infancy to old age. It will equip you with the skills to relate to people at a level appropriate to their needs.
At the end of the module learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Assignment: 60% | Examination: 40% | Credit Value: 15 ECTS |
Code: 5N1279
Gain the knowledge, skill, and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.
At the end of the module learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Assignment: 40% | Skills: 60% | Credit Value: 15 ECTS |
Code: 5N2770
Gain the relevant knowledge, skill, and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction.
At the end of the module learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Portfolio: 60% | Skills: 40% | Credit Value: 15 ECTS |
Code: 5N1356
Gain the competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.
At the end of the module learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Portfolio: 60% | Skills: 40% | Credit Value: 15 ECTS |
Code: 5N0690
This module will equip you with the knowledge, skill, and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.
At the end of the module learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Assignment: 60% | Examination: 40% | Credit Value: 15 |
Code: 5N1794
Gain the knowledge, skills, and competence that will enable you to care for and address the needs of a person and their family after the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, in a dignified, inclusive, and holistic manner.
At the end of this unit learners will be able to:
Module Assessment
Learner Record: 70% | Assignment: 30% | Credit Value: 15 ECTS |
Course Code: 5N3769
Dorset College Dublin has arrangements in place to ensure the Protection of Enrolled Learners (PEL) in the event of a cessation of programmes by the college.
Entry to this course is by direct application to Dorset College with an interview held thereafter through our online facility.
The Application Steps:
Complete the online application form, upload your documents and you will be requested to pay a minimum deposit of €150.
We will contact you and arrange a mutually agreeable time for an interview. The purpose of the interview is to establish your suitability for the programme. We will provide you with details of what is involved in terms of study and commitment and answer any questions you may have so that you can make an informed decision.
Requirements include:
Should you not have any document stated above, please contact us to discuss your eligibility for the programme ([email protected]).
Assessment Method
Each module is accessed through a variety of different methods including assignment, examinations, projects and practical skills demonstration.
Full Award
QQI Nursing Studies Level 5 Major Award (Code: 5M4349)
In addition students will complete a Certificate in Manual Handling.
Final Grading: (Individual Modules)
Pass 50%- 64% / Merit 65%-79% / Distinction 80%-100%
To secure a place on this course a non-refundable deposit of €150 applies.
The outstanding balance can be paid in full before the course starts or split into 4 instalments if necessary.
Payment Plan
Deposit: €150 | |
1st Instalment: €462.25 | 10/10/23 |
2nd Instalment: €462.25 | 17/11/23 |
3rd Instalment: €462.25 | 17/12/23 |
4th Instalment: €462.25 | 17/01/24 |
Click here to access the provisional timetable for this programme.