All students must meet the minimum entry requirements as set out by the UK Central Council for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors, but as there is a high demand for places it is unlikely that applicants with only the minimum will be shortlisted. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of the programme. Applications are welcome from mature candidates undertaking appropriate access to Higher Education courses. Course Content Stage 1 A Common Foundation Programme of 18 months' duration. Adult Nursing Children's Nursing Mental Health Nursing Learning Disability Nursing.
All branches are available in Belfast at Queen's.
Adult Nursing and Mental Health are also available at the Queen's campus in Altnagelvin. Therefore students can study for a degree and a professional qualification, and complete both in three and a half years. Students are placed in hospital and community settings throughout the 3 years. Expenses are paid for travel to clinical placements. Further allowances, which are means tested, may be payable to those with dependants.