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Undergraduate · Nursing & Allied Health · 📍 Dublin, Ireland

BSc (Hons) General Nursing

University College Dublin

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
€25,000 / year

Course overview

UCD's general nursing degree combines university teaching with rostered clinical placement in Dublin's major teaching hospitals, leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

Ireland continues to recruit nurses internationally, and the registration this degree carries is recognised in a number of other health systems, which matters if you may not stay after graduation.

Key modules

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
  • Medical and Surgical Nursing
  • Pharmacology for Nurses
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Clinical Internship

Entry requirements

Academic

A strong school leaving record including biology or another laboratory science through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent, plus satisfactory occupational health and vetting checks.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • PTE Academic: 63 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026
  • 🗓️ September 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Ireland.

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Clinical Research Nurse

Post-study work in Ireland: Up to 24 months (master's). Read the Ireland student visa guide.

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BSc (Hons) General Nursing: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BSc (Hons) General Nursing at University College Dublin?

A strong school leaving record including biology or another laboratory science through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent, plus satisfactory occupational health and vetting checks. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 63 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does BSc (Hons) General Nursing cost?

Indicative tuition is €25,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start BSc (Hons) General Nursing?

This course has intakes in September 2026, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.