Ireland

Nursing - Mental Health Nursing - Kerry

Course code: MT927
Level: Level 8
Award: Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Munster Technological University
Duration: 4 years full-time.

Programme summary

The aim of mental health nursing is to promote mental health and wellness, to plan with, support and provide nursing care to people who suffer from mental illness and mental distress, and to support families and communities in dealing with mental health challenges. This care can be provided in acute care facilities such as hospitals, in peoples own homes and community care settings. Supporting on-going mental health recovery is an important role of being a mental health nurse.

Entry requirements

Score the necessary CAO points and meet Leaving Certificate Minimum entry requirements 6 Subjects Subjects O6/H7 4 Subjects H5 2 Science Grade O6/H7 Maths Grade 06/H7 English or Irish Grade O6/H7 The O6/H7 Science requirement may be satisfied by any of the Leaving Certificate science subjects (chemistry, physics, biology, physics & chemistry (joint) or agricultural science) Garda vetting required

Who to apply to

CAO