Terms & Conditions
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The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems is located in a custom-built Health Sciences Building on the main campus at Belfield. Nursing as a discipline has greatly expanded its role in healthcare delivery, health services management, health research and social policy. UCD has the largest School of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland and has pioneered the promotion and development of nursing education in an academic setting. This programme is offered in partnership with the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, National Maternity Hospital, Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, St John of God Hospital, St Michael’s Hospital and St Vincent’s University Hospital.
How do I enter Nursing & Midwifery programmes from a QQI-FET award?
Entry to first year of Nursing & Midwifery programmes in UCD is available on a competitive basis to applicants who present an accepted major award with Distinction (80% or better) in at least 5 components, including any components and/or results specified below.
The QQI-FET requirements are the same for all four Nursing & Midwifery programmes:
- (opens in a new window)DN450 General Nursing
- (opens in a new window)DN451 Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)
- (opens in a new window)DN452 Midwifery
- (opens in a new window)DN453 Mental Health Nursing
What QQI-FET major award(s) are accepted?
Entry to first year of Nursing programmes is available on a competitive basis to applicants who present an accepted major award with Distinction (80% or better) in at least 5 components, including any components and/or results specified below.
- DCHSN/5M4349 Nursing Studies
- DCHSX/5M4468 Community Health Services
- DHSXX/5M4339 Healthcare Support
What components are required?
The award must include Distinction in at least 5 components, and must include Distinction in the following components:
- D20001/5N0749 Anatomy and Physiology
- D20012/5N4325 Nursing Theory and Practice
- D20032/5N1279 Human Growth & Development or C20006/5N2746 Biology
How will I be assessed?
If there are more eligible applicants than places, admission will be competitive based on (opens in a new window)QQI-FET scoring.
Important Note: Due to the competitive nature of the Nursing programmes, scores will only be calculated where the appropriate award is presented in a single sitting together with all the required modules and grades.
General Regulations
All students must comply with the general regulations of the university.