Bachelor of Nursing Science (Psychiatric)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
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Course overview
Psychiatric Nursing aims to assist in the recovery of people experiencing mental health issues and to promote mental health and wellbeing. At the heart of psychiatric nursing is the development of therapeutic relationships, engaging with patients, their carers and their families.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O 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
All successful applicants who are offered places on the degree programme will be required to have medical screening and Garda vetting: this will include medical assessment, screening and, if necessary, vaccination prior to the first clinical placement, in accordance with the policies of NUI Galway and the HSE West.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2013
Entry points(2012): range 410* - 505 (*Not all on these points were offered a place)
A Level Grades (2012): ABB (A-Level) & c (AS) or equivalent combination
Average intake: 15
Course outline
Year 1 - 3
- Biological Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Nursing Skills
- Nursing Practice
- Mental Health Promotion
- Research
Year 4
- Research
- Leadership and Clinical Governance in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
- Transition to Professional Practice in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
- Clinical/Theory instruction - Semester I
- Clinical internship which runs over 36 weeks - Semester II
Further education
Find out more
T 353 (0)91 493 432
F 353 (0)91 494 537
E nursing.midwifery@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/nursingmidwifery
CAO code
GY516
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,552
- Tuition: €5,078
- Student contribution: €2,250
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
Current Students
Evelyn Mullers
BSc (Psychiatric)
"...I was always interested in caring for people, and I had a particular interest in mental health so deciding to be a psychiatric nurse was an easy decision. I chose to study Psychiatric Nursing at NUI Galway, because of the state of the art new nursing building on the campus, the nursing library which has great up-to-date books and accommodating staff; the wonderful new computer suites in the building, and the fact that the university is close to the hospital. Of course the social attractions in Galway were an added bonus!..."
