| Course Name |
Health Science - Pre-Nursing |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4349 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Coolock |
| Course Content |
This course introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Health Science and Social Care. It has been designed to meet the needs of different groups of students:
- Students who did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen nursing course can use this course as a progression route.
- Students who were ineligible to progress to a nursing degree programme because they did not study a science subject for the Leaving Certificate. |
| FET Code |
5M4349 - Nursing Studies Level 5 |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI award (Level 5) |
| Alternative Entry |
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The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...
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The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.
Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.
Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
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| Course Fee |
Course Charges
There are no fees for tuition. However, in line with provision in the third level sector, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: books, some equipment, uniforms/clothing, student services, student union, examination fees and registration charges by professional bodies. Check website for individual course charges. In addition students are liable for a €200 participant contribution. Some categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution
- see website. |
| Financial Support |
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from SUSI www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Care skills, Nursing Theory & Practice, Database Methods, Communications, Work Placement, Human Growth and Development, Nutrition. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate and interview. Mature students are particularly welcome. Two written references and two photographs are to be presented at interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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This course will also serve as an excellent foundation in the core subjects for mature students who wish to pursue careers or further study in the Health or Social Care professions.
College Links
Graduates of this course ma...
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This course will also serve as an excellent foundation in the core subjects for mature students who wish to pursue careers or further study in the Health or Social Care professions.
College Links
Graduates of this course may use the QQI links scheme to progress to a wide variety of courses offered by the Universities and Institutes of Technology. Please refer to the QQI links section on our website www.cdcfe.ie. Entry into many UK colleges is possible through UCAS and there is a direct link to the BNurs (Hons) Degree in Adult Nursing at the University of Wolverhampton.
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| Further Enquiries |
Telephone 01 848 1400
Fax 01 847 1544
email coolock@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Website www.cdcfe.ie |
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