Expand+This course is suitable for students who are considering a career in midwifery and/or nursing. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a clear understanding of the academic requirements, personal qualities and characteristics necessary ...

Hide-This course is suitable for students who are considering a career in midwifery and/or nursing. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a clear understanding of the academic requirements, personal qualities and characteristics necessary for a successful career in midwifery. Students will acquire knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision in a variety of health care settings and or to progress to further and or higher education training. The course combines a wide range of modules designed to give students an overview of topics required for midwifery and nursing, with a work placement element, which students arrange in a health care setting of their choice. Students are provided with a unique insight into the diversity of a caring career in either midwifery or nursing.

Expand+Mature Applicants
Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants a...

Hide-Mature Applicants
Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants ability to pursue and benefit from the course. Mature applicants should apply online to the Institute and may be required to attend for interview as part of the selection process.

International Applicants
We welcome applications from International Students. Cavan Institute seeks to provide an atmosphere where the international student can benefit both academically and personally from their time here. International students should contact our administrative office for further information.

Expand+There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.

Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to medic...

Hide-There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.

Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to medical card holders, grant recipients and students in receipt of BTEA or VTOS support.

The fees for each course differ depending on the nature of the course and the materials required. Please refer to the Institute’s website for all course fees and course requirements.

Expand+Sources of Financial Support

1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan ...

Hide-Sources of Financial Support

1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland
(SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie

2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.

3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.

4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time
students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student
by Cavan Institute following an assessment.

Expand+Progression Opportunities
At Cavan Institute: Graduates are eligible to progress to the level 6 services supervisory management course.

Elsewhere: A full QQI award in Nursing Studies is now recognised as an entry route into nursing and midwife...

Hide-Progression Opportunities
At Cavan Institute: Graduates are eligible to progress to the level 6 services supervisory management course.

Elsewhere: A full QQI award in Nursing Studies is now recognised as an entry route into nursing and midwifery degree programmes in Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland and the UK. Graduates of this course have been successful in gaining entry to nurse and midwifery training in Ireland and the UK. In addition to the opportunities for study in Irish Universities, Cavan Institute has contact with UK based universities and supports students with their UCAS application process.