BSc (Hons) in Nursing in General Nursing
Our flexible nursing programme
Are you interested in a career in nursing? This full-time blended learning degree programme is designed to provide learning opportunities for mature students, graduates of further education programmes and school leavers.
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Course Type: Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Next Intakes: Spring 2024, Spring 2025
Duration: 3 years and 4 months
NFQ: Level 8
ECTS: 240 credits
Academic Validation: QQI
Professional Accreditation: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
About the
BSc (Hons) in Nursing in General Nursing
With person-centred care and safety at its core, this programme focuses on care, compassion and commitment. Graduates will be eligible to register as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
The BSc (Hons) in Nursing in General Nursing at Hibernia College is an innovative approach to undergraduate nurse education. The programme is delivered through a blended learning design with a mixture of practical clinical learning, traditional classroom-based and online learning.
Graduates of this programme will have a deep understanding of the nature of care as well as a highly developed capacity to be exemplary in clinical practice. The 240 ECTS honours degree has been developed in partnership with a wide range of national and international experts in nursing.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be 18 years of age or over on 1 January in the year of entry, be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland and satisfy the entry requirements of one of three application pathways.
English Language Proficiency
In line with NMBI registration requirements, applicants whose first language/primary mode of expression is not English will be required to provide evidence of necessary knowledge of English to communicate effectively in their practice. The current requirements are IELTS 7.0 in all components or B2+ or higher in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For more information, explore the NMBI Careers in Nursing and Midwifery webpage.
NMBI Requirements
This programme is designed to lead to professional registration with the NMBI. For more details about these requirements, please visit the NMBI Careers in Nursing and Midwifery webpage.
Programme Details
Course content includes video and audio clips/podcasts, journal articles and book chapters, interactive learning activities and quizzes, regular tutor and teaching webinars, and moderated discussion forums. Competency-based assessment is a key feature of clinical learning and uses the national assessment framework. Assessment includes academic writing, including essays, projects and care plans; group projects and presentations; and a limited number of examinations. All these submissions create a Personal Professional Portfolio throughout the programme.
Admissions Process
Support for Students
Administrative and technical support teams, faculty and tutors are committed to helping students meet academic and career goals while having a positive experience. Students can draw from a range of available support to navigate big and small questions.

Our Faculty
Our dedicated faculty are mentors and leaders who bring their rich experience to the learning environment at Hibernia College. They are educators, practitioners and active researchers. Common among all our faculty is their focus on students.
Student Experiences
Are you curious about studying at Hibernia College? Former PME students share their reasons for choosing Hibernia College, their prior experience, research and careers. ‘As a mother and mature student, the course’s flexibility and the use of blended learning made it possible for me to balance my studies with taking care of my family.’ – Therese Barrett