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Nursing Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M4349

This full-time one-year programme aims to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress onto a nursing degree course within higher education in Ireland or the UK.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

One year – September 2026 to May 2027.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Garda Vetting is also required.

Careers / Further progression

Links to 3rd Level: View links to Third level via course Web Page link below.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 01/09/2026. End Date: 14/05/2027.

€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee. Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.

There is detailed information on the range of grants and funds for students in further education on the website www.studentfinance.ie

Apply via "Application Weblink" above. This link will bring you directly to the Fetch course application portal.

This full-time one-year programme aims to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress onto a nursing degree course within higher education in Ireland or the UK. Successful students can apply for degree courses in Ireland and the UK. It can also provide students with the necessary preparation for a career as a Healthcare Assistant in hospitals and / or nursing homes.

Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certification in Nursing Studies 5M4349.

Modules:
Anatomy & Physiology
Human Growth & Development
Nursing Theory & Practice
Care Skills
Teamworking
Work Experience
Infection Prevention and Control
Care Support
Care of the Older Person
Mathematics

Modules are subject to change.

5M4349 - Nursing Studies

For further information, please call Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie.

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider