Bachelor of Nursing Science (Psychiatric)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
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 a any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements
Students must meet the entry requirements stipulated by An Bord Altranais, including medical clearance (students must be deemed fit through a medical screening) and ensure that they have signed the self-declaration form for Garda vetting.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 395*∞ (∞not all on these points were offered places)
A Level Grades (2011): BBB (A-Level) & b (AS)
Average intake: 15
Course overview
Psychiatric nursing aims to assist in the recovery of service users experiencing mental health issues and to promote mental health and well-being. At the heart of psychiatric nursing is the development of therapeutic relationships, engaging with users, their carers and families. This four-year programme leads to the award of Bachelor of Nursing Science (Psychiatric) and eligibility for registration in the Psychiatric Division of the Nurses Register maintained by An Bord Altranais. The programme is offered in partnership with the Health Service Executive West.
Students undertake a 36 week clinical internship in year 4, in the Health Service Executive West region. While on clinical placements, students will have a supervisor, and they are paid a salary.
Course outline
Year 1 - 3
- Biological Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Nursing Skills
- Nursing Practice
- Mental Health Promotion
- Research
Year 4
- Research
- Leadership in Psychiatric Nursing Practice
- Transition to Professional Practice
- Clinical/Theory instruction
- Clinical internship which runs over 36 weeks
Further education
Graduates have many opportunities in professional development, in particular postgraduate programmes within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Find out more
The School of Nursing and Midwifery
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: €5,328
- Student contribution: €2,000
- 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!..."
