About Bachelor Of Science (hons) General Nursing in Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) in General Nursing prepares you for a career in professional healthcare. It’s a four year course that will open up a world of opportunities to pursue a rewarding and vital role in society.

Nursing involves working with, and caring for, people suffering from a wide variety of physical health problems. This course will equip you with the necessary skills to analyse numerous problems and apply solutions based on best practice. And equally importantly, teach you how to convey your knowledge in an effective and empathetic manner.

After qualifying, you’ll be able to explore and advance your career in a wide variety of areas in the healthcare field - including as a specialist nurse in renal, oncology and orthopaedics, and as either a community, public health or general practice nurse.

It’s truly a fantastic career choice, and this course will prepare you for a fulfilling future.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Clinical Nursing
• Nurse Management
• Education

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Medical/Surgical Care
• Specialist Nurse
• Community Nurse
• Public Health & General Practice Nurse

Acadamic qualification equivalents

• Completion of all India or state Board HSE(XII) :60%of higher in relevant subjects 

English language requirments

TOEFL : 90, No less than 20 in each section

IELTS : 5.5

PTE : 60, With at least 59 for each item