STUDY NURSING IN IRELAND
It is important for Nursing students and registered Nurses with the desire to gain a Nursing degree in Ireland to know that Ireland has a reputation for academic excellence and is known to have one of the best education systems in the world, therefore, this attracts a large number of international students annually. Imagine a student studying for a Nursing degree in Ireland, be it a Masters in Nursing or doing a Top-up Nursing degree? This would be an extremely rewarding experience, not only will they learn skills that would help them become proficient in the field, but it would also open up various professional opportunities for them.
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector that focuses on caring for individuals, families and communities so that they can achieve, maintain or restore optimal health and quality of life.
Studying nursing in Ireland is a dream for many international students all over the world, it is a popular field for students who wish to study in an academically rigorous and economically thriving environment. Nursing students in Ireland are well-equipped on how to become an able Nurse and ensure that the clinic or hospital they are assigned to, functions properly. They are well educated on how to work under critical medical conditions and have the appropriate communication skills needed in a healthcare facility.
MSC Nursing in Ireland is a one-year program and some universities have only September intakes for this program while others have both the January and September intake, same applies to other Nursing degrees, like the Top-up Nursing degree. Not all universities in Ireland have a BSC Nursing degree for International students.
REQUIREMENTS NEEDED
Students should be aware that we offer the best services and guarantee a successful application process for their Nursing degree in Ireland, however, they must provide the following requirements;
- For a student to study MSC Nursing or a Top-up Nursing in Ireland, they are expected to have a bachelors degree in Nursing with at least a second class honours and must be a Registered Nurse in their home country. For a BSC in Nursing, a student must have a secondary school education certificate with three compulsory subjects as biology, physics and mathematics
- An English Level Test; IELT with grades between 6.0 – 7.0, TOEFEL ranging between 88 and 93, PTE requires an overall score that ranges between 61- 63.
- Personal Statement statting their interests and achievements in this academic and professional course, together with the experience that they wish to attain from studying this course in Ireland.
- It is advisable to pay the full tuition fee before applying for a visa, therefore, the Irish officials in charge of granting admission would like to see that a student can afford to study in an Irish university. As such, a bank statement must be provided, showing the cost of living and the full tuition fees.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING NURSING IN IRELAND
- International students studying for a Nursing degree in Ireland can work while they study. They can work 20hours per week during school sessions in hospitality or as a nursing assistant.
- After 6months of getting a Nursing degree in any prestigious university in Ireland, a student becomes a Registered Nurse. This gives a student the opportunity to earn over 35,000 euros (on average) per year, after being employed in a healthcare facility in Ireland. The salary varies, depending on the experience and role a nurse is hired to perform. The location of the healthcare facility also influences the salary.
- There is a shortage of healthcare workers in countries like the UK, therefore, with a Nursing degree and a registered nursing status from an Irish University, a student can find suitable jobs in healthcare facilities in the UK.
COST FOR NURSING STUDENTS IN IRELAND
The cost of studying Nursing in Ireland varies with different universities. Some Irish universities set fees considering things like the campus location and course. However, the cost of living in Ireland ranges between €7000 to €12000 depending on how the student decides to live.
The tuition fee for a Nursing degree in Ireland for International students can range between €12,000 to €30,000, depending on the course and the school.
Click on the youtube video below to watch an interview with Jason, a representative from MTU (Munster Technological University) Ireland on the topic ‘Masters & TopUp for Nursing in Ireland’.
Contact our counsellors today to get detailed information on studying for a Nursing degree in Ireland.
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