BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

at Dublin City University

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Core Nursing Skill
• Understanding Intellectual Disability 2
• Personal & Professional Development 1
• Caring & Communication in Nursing
• Introduction to Sociology of Health & Illness
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Understanding Intellectual Disability 1
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Practice Module 1b (Intellectual Disability)
• Intro to lifespan Psychology as applied Nursing
   

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Personal & Professional Development 2
• Evidence-Based Practice & Research in Nursing
• Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
• Nursing and Physical Health 1
• Physical Health Issues 2
• Altered Bodily Processes
• Assistive Technology & Complex Needs
• Wellbeing across the lifespan 1
• Wellbeing across the lifespan 2
• Practice Module 2 (Intellectual Disability)
   

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Ethics in Nursing
• Positive supports for behavioural change
• Research & Nursing Practice 2
• Mental health and well-being
• Practice Module 3 (Intellectual Disability)
• Practice Module 3B (Intellectual Disability)
   

Year 3 Optional Modules -

• An Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
• Working for Inclusion
• Palliative Care
• Clinical Judgement & Decision Making
   

Year 4 Core Modules:

• Contemporary Issues
• Practice Module 4a(Intellectual Disability)
• Practice Module 4b(Intellectual Disability)
• Practice Module 4c(Intellectual Disability)
• Nursing Informatics, Management & Leadership
• Health Promotion
• Practice Module 4c(Intellectual Disability)
• Research Enquiry
   

Year 4 Optional Modules -

• Practice Module 4a(Intellectual Disability)
• Uaneen Non-Contributing Module

Leaving Cert

• In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

• Minimum of O6 or H7 in Mathematics and minimum of O6 or H7 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science
   

GCE A Level

• In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

• GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level D or GCSE C Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level D or GCSE C in one of Physics, Chemistry , Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science
   

EU Transfer Applications

• Applications for entry to first-year Nursing are welcomed from students who wish to transfer from another Level 8 course, providing they have achieved the requisite points, fulfil the requirements of the course and there are clinical placements available.  Please apply through the CAO for Undergraduate Entry.
   

International Applications

• International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications
   

IELTS ACADEMIC    Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component

TOEFL iBT    Total Score of 92

Student Contribution

€3,043 per annum
 

EU Status Fee

€7,149 per annum
 

Non EU Fee

€13,200 per annum

Career Areas

• Education

• Healthcare Sector

• Occupational Health

• Private Hospital

• Public Health
   

Upon graduation, your internationally recognised degree will qualify you to work as an Intellectual Disability Nurse both at home and abroad.
 

You’ll also be eligible for professional registration with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
 

You’ll find work opportunities in the community, schools, general practice, occupational health, and traditional hospitals and care facilities. Career pathways also exist in clinical practice, management, education and research.
 

Career Tags

• Education

• Intellectual Disability Nurse