The Dark Sky Guiding program is a specialized training course designed to turn astronomy enthusiasts into professional celestial guides.You will learn to use professional tools—including telescopes, binoculars, and astronomy software—to identify celestial objects and phenomena with precision. The program emphasizes the art of storytelling and educational engagement, ensuring you can share the wonders of the universe safely and accurately.

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to perform operations in a nursery stock plant production unit.

This three-year undergraduate degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners.

This BSc Professional Nursing programme will enable you to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as an Adult Nurse. Nursing is a rewarding, dynamic and highly skilled profession.

This three-year course is designed to produce nursing graduates who will have the skills to respond to the changing needs of adults who require nursing care within a variety of rapidly changing healthcare environments.

Successful students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which will permit them to practice as a Registered Nurse (Adult) 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 field of Children & Young People's Nursing.

This BSc Professional Nursing programme will enable you to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Children's and Young People's Nurse. Nursing is a rewarding, dynamic and highly skilled profession.

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.

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.