Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Mental Health) Entry requirements
Key information
Minimum grades
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Enquiries about the methods of evaluation of results of examinations and qualifications other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination should be addressed to the Admissions Office.
Subject requirements
In addition applicants must hold an O6/H7 grade in one of the following Laboratory Science subjects: Biology; Physics, Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or Agricultural Science.
Additional considerations
QQI Entry
Certain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Go to the UL Admissions QQI page for a full list of modules.
Mature Students
Applicants who wish to be considered for a place on the grounds of mature years must satisfy Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their suitability by means of an assessment test. Mature applicants should be 23 years old on or before January 1st of the year of enrolment. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Application Information for Mature Student Applicants.
Application information for mature student applicants
In addition to the CAO application, mature students must also register for an assessment test with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Mature applicants may also be considered on the basis of examination results. Such applicants should also consult the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A Career for You, published by the Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 6398500 Website: Careers in Nursing and Midwifery
For further information on the Higher Education Access Route – HEAR
For further information on the DARE Route- DARE
English Language Requirement
Assessment of English language competence is a requirement for entry for students whose first language/primary mode of expression is not English.
This course is NOT available for applications from Non-EU Students
