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MarySmyth
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Know a friend's son hoping to study nursing as mature student- seems he might have more chances in UK to enter degree programme- any opinions? Also any recommendation for colleges? Thanks
Hi everybody,
I am from Ireland and thinking of going back to college to study nursing. I have looked into some colleges in london, but not sure which one would be a good one because I have heard mixed reviews. After ready some of the information about nursing in northern ireland I will defintly look into doing it there also.Do you apply through ucas for northern ireland courses? I am thinking of going back next september, does anybody have any idea when interviews would be on for the nursing courses? Any websites you would recommend for looking up more about the courses?
Thank u
Hi guys
Am 23 years old and I applied as a mature student into nursing in Ireland this year 2015 and I was just wondering if I could transfer into any college in the Uk after my first year or if at all or apply as a mature student into UK college. I want to know if I can complete my nursing course in UK in 3 years instead of 4 years as a mature student
Thank you so much for taking the time out to answer my question. Yes I do have another question because I applied as a mature student into nursing in Ireland I have to sit an exam, is there anything like a mature applicant form or assessment exam like in Ireland in the UK for nursingI dont know if you can transfer into a college in the UK after one year training in Ireland.
Yes, in the UK nurse training only takes three years compared to four in Ireland, half the year is spend out on placement in the UK and they don't have any long 3 month summer holidays. Tutition fees for EU nursing students in the UK are covered by the NHS. If you are eligible for a maintenance grant in Ireland this can be paid if you are going to study in an UK university. I have a relative who is about to graduate after three years training in the UK. if you need any further info let me know. You need to apply through UCAS the equivalent of the CAO in Ireland. You probably too late for this year but you can make a late application and be lucky to be offered a place for either September or next March.
Thank you so much for taking the time out to answer my question. Yes I do have another question because I applied as a mature student into nursing in Ireland I have to sit an exam, is there anything like a mature applicant form or assessment exam like in Ireland in the UK for nursing
Thank you ill contact UCAS and find out more. Have a good day and god bless ☺My relative went straight to the UK and was admitted into the degree course after completing the Leaving cert in 2012. After applying through UCAS she was called to a university to sit a competency test in english and maths. In the UK they do require mature students to do access courses similar to the FETAC courses in Ireland before they consider them for nurse training. I would advise you to contact UCAS they will be in a position to give you more details on this option. I know of other mature Irish students who completed the FETAC pre-nursing course and that fulfilled the criteria for them to gain access to UK nurse training.
Thank you ill contact UCAS and find out more. Have a good day and god bless ☺