About Bachelor Of Science (honours) In General Nursing in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
General nursing involves caring for people of all ages both in hospital and community care settings. This programme will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work as a general nurse both in Ireland and other countries.
You will spend time in class and in our specially built clinical skills labs. What is great about this is that when you go on your student placement you will be prepared to deal with the daily challenges of caring for patients. Students usually do their work placements in the Mayo/Roscommon/Galway region.
In fourth year you will undertake a thirty-six week paid internship, where you will gain more valuable practical experience. We also give you time each week when you can take time out from work to think and reflect on your work experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are entitled to entry to the professional register of General Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais and Chnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
You will be able to apply for positions at staff nurse grade in the Irish healthcare sector.
As a registered general nurse you will also be able to travel abroad and work as a general nurse anywhere in the world.
Check out the information booklet “Nursing, a career for you” available to download from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) website.
Entry Requirements
For CAO entry, applicants must have obtained in the Leaving Certificate Examination a minimum of Grade H5 in two papers and a minimum of Grade O6/H7 in four papers in the following subjects:
- Irish or English
- Mathematics,
- A laboratory science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physics & Chemistry (Joint) or Agricultural Science)
For QQI FET Award entry, applicants must meet the following specific requirements: a pass with five distinctions in one of the following linked QQI FET Level 5/6 Awards:
- DCHSN/5M4349 (Nursing Studies)
- DCHSX/5M4468 (Community & Health Studies)
- DHSXX/5M4339 (Healthcare Support)
- 5M3782 (Health Service Skills)
A pass with distinction in each of the following modules must be included:
- D20001/5N0749 (Anatomy & Physiology)
- D20012/5N4325 (introduction to Nursing Theory & Practice, and
- D20032/5N1279 (Human Growth and Development) or
- C20006/5N2746 (Biology).
Garda Vetting
It is a requirement that all students for this programme are Garda vetted by GMIT on commencement of their studies.
Placement Locations
Placements for General Nursing are largely in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. Placements are rotated to give students the optimum exposure to different areas of expertise.
Students may have to make alternative living arrangements when they are on placement depending on if they have transport or not. There is an external clinical placement allowance available for students who are placed outside the parent site (i.e. Castlebar) to help with expenses like rent.
Class 12th
No specific cutoff mentioned
- Applicants must have high school certificate/diploma or equivalent
- Prerequisites: English and Mathematics
English Language Requirements
TOEFL : 70
Minimum score of 15 in each component
IELTS : 5.5
Minimum score of 5 in each component
PTE : 51
Minimum score of 46 in each component
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Ireland Tution Fees
The tuition fees for Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Ireland vary depending on the program and level of study.
For undergraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €10,000 to €14,500 per year, depending on the program.
For postgraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €11,500 to €16,000 per year, depending on the program.
It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and do not include other expenses such as accommodation, textbooks, and living expenses.
Additionally, there are also scholarships and funding opportunities available for international students to help cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. It's recommended to check the GMIT website or contact the admissions office directly to learn more about the available scholarships and funding opportunities.
