This three-year full-time undergraduate professional degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing students to be world-class practitioners in Learning Disabilities Nursing.

On completion of your BSc Professional Learning Disabilities Nursing programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD).

This three-year course is designed to prepare you for the professional role of a registered Nurse (Mental Health) who will have the skills to respond to the mental health needs of individuals in partnership with them, their families, significant others and their community. Successful students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which will permit them to practice as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) in the United Kingdom.

Note: Following the issue of guidance by the Department of Health NI, the tuition fee for this course is fully funded by the Department of Health for students who have been habitually resident in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland for three years prior to the commencement of the course.

This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing students to be world-class practitioners in the area of Mental Health Nursing.

This course equips students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to deliver person-centred, team-based, safe, effective care in today’s fast-paced, dynamic health service.

This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the nursing and midwifery professions, providing the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for a career in healthcare. Through hands-on training and clinical work experience, learners gain a realistic insight into the caring profession and the daily responsibilities of a healthcare provider.

Significantly, this award acts as a formal bridge for academic progression, offering direct links to Nursing and Midwifery degree programs in both Ireland (via CAO) and the United Kingdom (via UCAS).

This is a comprehensive foundation for those pursuing careers in the healthcare and nursing sectors. The course focuses on developing both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams across acute hospitals, community residential care, and social care settings.

Beyond vocational training, the program places a heavy emphasis on holistic student development, preparing learners for the academic rigors of undergraduate nursing degrees or other healthcare-related programs in Ireland and abroad.

This is a full-time, one year course. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the academic and practical implications of following a career in Nursing. It is designed to develop communication, intellectual, practical and caring skills.

The Nursing Studies program is a comprehensive foundation course designed to equip students with both the academic requirements and personal qualities essential for a successful career in healthcare. The curriculum blends rigorous classroom modules with a mandatory work placement, which students arrange in a healthcare setting of their choice to gain vital hands-on experience. By providing a deep overview of key nursing topics and clinical skills, the course prepares students to work safely under supervision in diverse care environments. Additionally, it offers unique insights into the modern healthcare sector while actively preparing learners for third-level academic studies, university interviews, and rapid career progression.

Prepare and develop the academic and practical skills necessary for your progression to your third level nursing or midwifery degree.

Graduate from our Campus as a fully qualified healthcare assistant, with work-experience, ready to work in any healthcare setting with essential certification in occupational first aid, patient handling and client moving.

Become the healthcare professional you want to be.

Learners are offered a practical and theoretical introduction to a career in nursing. Learners complete work placement in a clinical/ward environment. Training is completed using simulation equipment to help learners understand how to care for patients. The programme gives learners a realistic insight into what the world of nursing entails and enhances learner's opportunities to get a place on a third-level college course. Many higher education colleges have reserved places on their courses for graduates of QQI Nursing Studies.

The course is structured to provide a foundation in theory and practice of health science for learners with the potential for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland and the UK. The Nursing Studies course combines a range of modules that provide the learners with realistic experience of the academic demands of studying nursing/health related courses at third level.

This programme provides an introduction to the career of nursing and health-related fields.

Nursing Studies is designed to equip you with detailed knowledge and practical skills to pursue further study in the nursing roles. You can learn about this vital career area, and build on your potential to progress.

This course can support progression to higher education courses in a variety of nursing disciplines.

This course is designed to enhance students awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. It is also ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in the nursing profession. Students will study core areas of nursing and are enabled to put theory into practice using the college's fully upgraded nursing suites and through participation in work experience. This course is delivered by teachers including specialist nurses who bring a real depth of experience to their teaching.  The success rates from this course are very high for progression to higher education in both Ireland and the UK.

The aim of this one year full time course is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings and / or to progress to further or higher education and training.