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St. Angela’s College Sligo
Coláiste San Aingeal, Sligeach
A College of NUI Galway
St. Angela’s College, Sligo
Undergraduate Prospectus
2021
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St. Angela’s College, Sligo, is a fast growing, dynamic third level
institution providing a high quality of education and research
in the North West. As a College of the National University of
Ireland, Galway, students are provided with University-level
education, modern campus facilities, small classes and a strong
community environment.
The Campus is ideally located on the scenic shores of Lough
Gill only a few minutes from Sligo town. Easy access and good
transport links to Sligo allow students to choose to either live
on-campus or to seek accommodation in the nearby town. Sligo
is a safe, student friendly and welcoming town which provides a
lively, social, cultural and entertainment scene.
This summary prospectus provides an overview of the
Undergraduate courses on offer. Additional information on
all courses offered and any aspect of studying at St. Angela’s
College, Sligo is available on: www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie
For further information:
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Email admissions@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
About the College
Why Choose
St. Angelas College?
NUI Galway
Small Class
Accredited
Sizes
Courses
State-of-
Erasmus+
the-art
Opportunities
Facilities
Why St. Angela’s?
Placements Practical
on every Why Sligo? and Theory
Course Classes
Sligo is
Plenty served by
of Student good road/rail
Accommodation transport
Options links
Cost
Shuttle Bus of Living
Service to/from in Sligo is
Sligo Town considerably
less
Leaving Certificate Diploma in Foundation
Entry Requirements: Studies: Access Course
for Higher Education
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and Our Access programme supports the participation
passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 and inclusion of under-represented groups in Higher
Education through the following activities:
Grades in the Leaving Certificate.
• Access Course – a Foundation Course for
See individual course Higher Education for Young Adults and Mature
descriptions for specific entry Students
requirements. Bachelor of Arts/ • Schools activities in local primary and secondary
schools
Professional Masters (Home • The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)
Economics) and Bachelor of Nursing • Post Entry Supports
Science students must satisfy the
Garda/police vetting requirements. The Access Office works in close cooperation
with second level schools, many other third level
institutions, state agencies, and a range of community
Application Process groups to widen participation at third level.
For details of all access programmes, eligibility and
All applications for Undergraduate
application contact the Access Office.
courses must be made directly T: 071-9195575
to the Central Applications Office E: access@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
(CAO). Further details of application
dates and procedures are available on St. Angela’s College participates in the DARE
initiative. Details on the institutions involvement in
www.cao.ie
the DARE initiative is published on the College
website www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie
Mature Students
Please note, the closing date for HEAR/DARE
documents is 15th March 2020.
A number of places are reserved to facilitate
the admission of students who may
matriculate by reason of mature years (23 Leaving Certificate
years of age on 1st January of the calendar Grading System:
year of entry to the College) and of students
already matriculated who have been some Higher Level Grade Ordinary Level Grade
years away from school. H1 (90 - 100) O1 (90 - 100)
Why Choose St. Angelas College and Sligo? / Entry Requirements and Application
H2 (80 > 90) O2 (80 > 90)
QQI (FET) H3 (70 >80) O3 (70 >80)
H4 (60 > 70) O4 (60 > 70)
Please refer to College website for
specific details on the range of H5 (50 >60) O5 (50 >60)
QQI (FET) awards which link H6 (40 > 50) O6 (40 > 50)
to the Colleges Undergraduate H7 (30 > 40) O7 (30 > 40)
courses. H8 (0 > 30) O8 (0 > 30)
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Nutrition, Food and Business Management)
CAO Code: AS051
Course Level: 8 Award: Honours Degree, accredited by NUI Galway
Minimum Entry Points 2020: 328 Duration: 4 Years Average Intake: 16
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certifi-
cate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e., Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The B. Applied Science in Nutrition, Food and Business Management is designed to meet the requirements of the food
industry nationally and internationally by providing multi-skilled graduates with the ability to help organisations compete
in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Over 4 years, the B. Applied Science in Nutrition, Food and Business
Management course seeks to develop competencies in the areas of nutrition, culinary skills, food safety, food quality, new
food product development, marketing, management and entrepreneurial thinking. Ultimately, the course seeks to create
graduates with the capacity for developing food products to meet the nutritional needs of the health-conscious consumers
with dietary restrictions, the elderly and the young.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR
Year One Year Three
• Nutrition I: Nutrition, Diet and Health • Nutrition III: Lifestyle, Health and Disease
• Food Science • 20-week placement, nationally or internationally, in a
• Microbiology I food industry or a food related organisation
• Food Preparation and Culinary Skills • Digital Marketing
• Introductory Marketing and Finance • Operations Strategy
• Business Management and Food Legislation • Marketing Research
• Innovations in Food Processing & Preservation
Year Two
• Nutrition II: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle Year Four
• Food Science and Applied Culinary Skills • Public Health Nutrition
• Industrial Scale Food Production • Food Quality Management and Auditing
• Microbiology II • Strategic Management
• Marketing • Research Skills
• Principles of Sensory Sciences • Training in HACCP and BRC Principles
• Food Innovation & New Product Development
Note: Modules in each year of the programme are subject • International Food Policy
to change.
WORK PLACEMENT
Year Three of the course incorporates the possibility of a structured 20-week placement nationally or internationally in
a variety of food industries and food-related organisations. Students have undertaken work placements in organisations
including Ornua (formerly the Irish Dairy Board), Kerry Group, Glanbia, Lakeland Dairies and Boyne Valley to name just a
few. It is possible to study abroad and secure placement within the EU as part of the Erasmus programme.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the B.Appl.Sc. in Nutrition, Food and Business Management will have attained the knowledge and skills that
will enable them to obtain employment in a variety of food and associated industries. Graduates will be equipped with the
technical knowledge and skills required to work in a diverse range of careers such as: food production, new product devel-
opment, quality control, marketing/ sales, supervision and management, consultancy and research.
FURTHER STUDY
St Angela’s College, Sligo and NUI Galway also afford the opportunity to pursue further studies at postgraduate,
master’s and PhD levels.
www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie/programmes
“This course has given me a great insight into all things nutrition, food and business.
The highlight of the course for me was developing my own food product in 4th year
using all the skills and knowledge I had learned from previous years.”
Hannah McEvoy
Bachelor of Applied Science (Nutrition, Food and Business Management)
B.Applied Science in Nutrition, Food and Business Management (AS051)
National Finalist of the Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards 2020
Hannah developed “Nibblez”, a range of tasty plant powered finger food enriched
with beneficial nutrients and is suitable for vegans, plant-based eaters and
those pursuing a healthier, more environmentally friendly lifestyle. This food
product was developed as part of her final year module Food Innovation and New
Product Development where she integrated her learning and preparation for the
competition from her Enterprise and Entrepreneurship module.
Bachelor of Arts
(Home Economics)
CAO Code: AS054
Course Level: 8 Award: Honours Degree, accredited by NUI Galway
Minimum Entry Points 2020: 408 Duration: 4 Years Average Intake:
32
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other
subjects at O6/H7 Grades in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Maths, Home Economics, Third
Language and one other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course consists of the three core disciplines within Home have the option to either study abroad for five months with one
Economics: Food Studies; Textiles, Fashion, Design; and of our partner Universities or to complete a five-month work
Family Resource Management and these are taught in every placement in Ireland.
year of the course. In year three of the course students will
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR
Year One Year Three
• Food Preparation and Culinary Skills • Food Microbiology, Processing and Preservation
• Nutrition, Diet and Health • Sensory Sciences
• Introduction to Textiles and Design • Textiles, Fashion and Design
• Sociology of the Family • Family Resource Management and Consumer
• Child Development Empowerment
• Strategic Communication • Preparation for Placement
• Consumer and Family Financial Literacy • Work Placement/Erasmus
Year Two
• Interior and Textiles Design Year Four
• Food Science and Nutrition • Family: Policy and Practice
• Family and Consumer Affairs • Home Economics Artisan Enterprise
• Health Promotion • Home Economics Studies
• Health and Wellbeing Economics & Policy • Family Advocacy in the Community
• Public Health Nutrition
Note: Modules in each year of the programme are subject to • Home Economics Research Project
change.
WORK PLACEMENT
In year three of the course students will have the option to either study abroad for five months with one of our partner Universities
or to complete a five-month work placement in Ireland. It is possible to study abroad and secure placement within the EU as part
of the Erasmus course. We are currently working on opening up partnerships with potential Transatlantic Colleges for possible
study abroad placements.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are opportunities for graduates to be employed by national or international governmental or non-governmental agencies
focusing on family and child wellbeing; consumer advocacy; and health promotion. Graduates will have capacity to work with both
private and State organisations as food advisors, or community Home Economists. There is also potential to take a commercial
pathway and enter into the private business sector in the areas of food; textiles and fashion and interior entrepreneurship.
FURTHER STUDY
Postgraduate programmes (Masters and Doctoral level) can also be pursued in the areas of Education*; Home Economics; Health
Promotion; Food and Nutrition; Health Coaching and Wellbeing; Child Development; Youth and Family Studies; Textiles and
Fashion.
*Those who wish to pursue teaching careers may progress to the Professional Master of Education at NUI Galway.
"What appeals to me most
about the BAHE programme
is its variety. Each day brings
something different and
a variety of practical and
theoretical content delivered
by approachable and
accommodating lecturers
allowed me to really enjoy
the first year of this course.
Studying on the BAHE
programme also provided
me with an opportunity to
meet likeminded people and
form friendships that will
last a lifetime."
Shauna Ryan
BA Home Economics
(AS054)
Bachelor of Arts (Home Economics)
Bachelor of Arts
(Education, Home Economics and Biology)
Professional Master of Education
(with Home Economics)
CAO Code: AS001
Course Level: 9 Award: Honours Degree, accredited by NUI Galway
Minimum Entry Points 2020: 510 Duration: 5 Years Average Intake: 32
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects
at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e.,
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), another language, and one other
subject recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements: Students must satisfy the Garda/ police vetting requirements.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Arts (Education, Home Economics and Biology) of Education (P.M.E.) at NFQ Level 9. Upon graduation students
and Professional Master of Education (with Home Economics) will meet all the Teaching Council requirements to be registered
is a concurrent teacher education degree leading to a National as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) in Home Economics and
Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 9 master’s level award. Science / Biology. The course is an integrated five-year process.
After four years students will be awarded a (Bachelor of Arts) Students do not have to compete for a place in the fifth stage.
B.A. (Education, Home Economics and Biology); an NFQ level However, students must reach the required standard of H2.2 after
8 honours degree. In order to qualify to teach, students must Stage 4 before they can progress into Stage 5.
progress into Stage 5 which carries the award Professional Master
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR
Year One • Year Three Year Four Year Five
• Understanding • Understanding • Understanding • Sociological Perspectives
Education Education Education in Education
• General Pedagogics 1 • Pedagogics for Practice 3 • Pedagogics for Practice 4 • Dissertation Research
• School Placement 3 • School Placement 4 Methods in Education
• Subject-Specific
Pedagogics 1 • Food Microbiology • Food Quality, Nutrition • Professional Preparation
• School Placement 1 and Health and Development: Home
• Nutritional and Sensory Economics
• Food Studies Science
• Family Resource • Professional Preparation
• Introduction to Textiles • Textiles, Fashion and Management and Development:
and Design Design
• Home Economics Biology
• Family Resource • Family Resource Practice in Everyday • School Placement in
Management Management: Living Home Economics and
• Chemistry I Resource Management
• Choose from one of the Biology
and Consumer
• Botany Empowerment following: • Professional Inquiry
• Animal Diversity • Nutritional Food in Home Economics
• Ecology and Ecosystems
• Human Anatomy and Product Development and Home Economics
• Biochemistry I Education
Physiology I • Social, Personal and
• Microbiology: Food and • Dissertation
Health Education
Water
Year Two • Textiles, Fashion and
• Molecular Biology:
• Understanding Design Note: Modules in each year of
Nucleic Acids
Education • Interior Design the programme are subject to
change
• Pedagogics for Practice 2 • Biochemistry II:
• School Placement 2 Metabolism
• Food Studies: Food • Molecular Cell Biology
Science and Nutrition • Biochemistry III:
• Family Resource Biochemical Basis of
Management Disease
• Physics I • Environmental Biology
• Chemistry II
• Human Anatomy and
Physiology II
• Physics II.
TEACHING COUNCIL ACCREDITATION
In order to qualify to teach, students must progress into Year Five which carries the award Professional Master of Education (PME)
(with Home Economics) at NFQ Level 9. Upon graduation, students will meet all the Teaching Council requirements to be registered as
a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) in Home Economics and their second subject (Biology/Religious Education/Irish). Students do not
have to compete for a place in the fifth stage. However, students must reach the required standard of H2.2 after Stage 4 before they can
progress into Stage 5.
WORK PLACEMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
School placement and microteaching are integral components Graduates of this course are qualified to teach Junior Certificate Home
of the course Students complete their teaching practice in a Economics, and Science and Leaving Certificate Home Economics and
variety of schools and educational settings. Approximately 25 Biology at higher level. Graduates are provided with a professional and
weeks of school placement will take place over the five years. academic qualification which enables them to also pursue careers in a
wide range of fieldsBachelor of Arts
(Education, Home Economics and Religious Education)
Professional Master of Education
(with Home Economics)
CAO Code: AS002
Course Level: 9 Award: Honours Degree, accredited by NUI Galway
Minimum Entry Points 2020: 441* Duration: 5 Years Average Intake: 40
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7
level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, Home Economics or a laboratory science subject (i.e.,
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), another language, and one other subject
recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements: Students must satisfy the Garda/ police vetting requirements.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Arts (Education, Home Economics and Religious Education (P.M.E.) at NFQ Level 9. Upon graduation students will
Education) and Professional Master of Education (with Home meet all the Teaching Council requirements to be registered as a
Economics) is a concurrent teacher education degree leading to a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) in Home Economics and Religious
National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 9 master’s level Education. The course is an integrated five-year process. Students do
award. After four years students will be awarded a (Bachelor of Arts) not have to compete for a place in the fifth stage. However, students
B.A. (Education, Home Economics and Religious Education); an must reach the required standard of H2.2 after Stage 4 before they
NFQ level 8 honours degree. In order to qualify to teach, students must can progress into Stage 5.
BAPME (Home Economics and Biology - Teacher Education) / BAPME (Home Economics and Religious Education - Teacher Education)
progress into Stage 5 which carries the award Professional Master of
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR
Year One • Christianity: Historical Year Four Year Five
and Contemporary
• Understanding Education • Understanding Education • Sociological perspectives
• Perspectives in Education
• General Pedagogics 1 • Pedagogics for Practice 4
• Religions and the World • Research Methods in
• Subject-Specific • School Placement 4 Education
Pedagogics 1 • Foundational Ethics
• Food Quality, Nutrition • Professional Preparation
• School Placement 1 and Health and Development: Home
Year Three Economics
• Food Studies • Nutritional and Sensory
Sciences • Professional Preparation
• Introduction to Textiles • Understanding Education and Development:
and Design • Family Resource Religious Education
• Pedagogics for Practice 3 Management: Family and
• Family Resource Society • School Placement
Management • School Placement 3
• Food Microbiology, • Choose from one of the • Professional Inquiry
• Chemistry I following: in Home Economics
Processing and
• The Search for Meaning Preservation and Home Economics
• Nutritional Food Product
and the Question of God Education
• Nutritional and Sensory Development
• Introduction to Religious Science • Dissertation
• Social, Personal and
Education Health Education Note: Modules in each year of
• Textiles, Fashion and
• Biblical Studies Design the programme are subject to
• Textiles, Fashion and change
• Family Resource Design
Management: Resource • Interior Design
Year Two Management and
Consumer Empowerment • Philosophies of Secular
• Understanding Education Belief Critical Debates in
• Ritual and Sacrament Contemporary Systematic
• Pedagogics for Practice 2
• Contemporary • Theology and Biblical
• School Placement 2 Christological Studies
• Food Studies: Food Perspectives
Science and Nutrition • Creation and Eschatology
• Ethical and Moral Issues or Philosophical and
• Family Resource • Critical Questions in Theological Anthropology
Management Religious Education or Religion and Culture in
Ireland
TEACHING COUNCIL ACCREDITATION
In order to qualify to teach, students must progress into Year 5 which carries the award Professional Master of Education (PME) (with Home
Economics) at NFQ Level 9. Upon graduation students will meet all the Teaching Council requirements to be registered as a Newly Qualified
Teacher (NQT) in Home Economics and their second subject (Biology/Religious Education/Irish). Students do not have to compete for a place
in the fifth stage. However, students must reach the required standard of H2.2 after Stage 4 before they can progress into Stage 5.
WORK PLACEMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
School placement and microteaching are integral Graduates of this course are qualified to teach both Home Economics and
components of the course. Students complete their teaching Religion to Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate at second level. Graduates
practice in a variety of schools and educational settings. are provided with a professional and academic qualification that enables them
Approximately 25 weeks of school placement will take place to also pursue careers in a wide range of fields including; Education, Home
over the 5 years. Economics and Religious Education.Bachelor of Arts
(Education, Home Economics and Irish)
Professional Master of Education
(with Home Economics)
CAO Code: AS003
Course Level: 9 Award: Honours Degree, accredited by NUI Galway
Minimum Entry Points 2020: 440* Duration: 5 Years Average Intake: 40
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in Irish and Grade H5 in another subject and passes in four
other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including English, Maths, another language, a laboratory science
subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) or Home Economics, one other
subject recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements: Students must satisfy the Garda/ police vetting requirements.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Arts (Education, Home Economics and Irish) Stage 5 which carries the award Professional Master of Education
and Professional Master of Education (with Home Economics) (P.M.E.) at NFQ Level 9. Upon graduation students will meet all the
is a concurrent teacher education degree leading to a National Teaching Council requirements to be registered as a Newly Qualified
Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 9 master’s level award. Teacher (NQT) in Home Economics and Irish. The programme is an
After four years students will be awarded a (Bachelor of Arts) B.A. integrated five-year process. Students do not have to compete for a
(Education, Home Economics and Irish); an NFQ level 8 honours place in the fifth stage. However, students must reach the required
degree. In order to qualify to teach, students must progress into standard of H2.2 after Stage 4 before they can progress into Stage 5.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR
Year One Year Three
Year 4 cont’d: Choose from one of the following:
• Understanding Education • Understanding Education
• General Pedagogics 1 • Pedagogics for Practice 3 • Nutritional Food Product Development
• Subject-Specific Pedagogics for • School Placement 3 • Social, Personal and Health Education
Practice 1 • Food Microbiology, Processing and • Textiles, Fashion and Design
• School Placement 1 • Preservation • Interior Design
• Food Studies • Nutritional and Sensory Science • Na Meáin Chumarsáide agus
• Introduction to Textiles and Design • Textiles, Fashion and Design • Scannánaíocht na Gaeilge
• Family Resource Management • Family Resource Management: • Litríocht do Dhaoine Óga agus
• Chemistry I Resource Litríocht
• Litríocht agus Cultúr a hAon • Management and Consumer • na hImirce
• Teanga na Gaeilge Empowerment • Teanga na Gaeilge
• Litríocht agus Cultúr a Trí • An tÚrscéal sa Ghaeilge
Year Two • An Ghaeilge Bheo–Pobal na Gaeilge
• Understanding Education • Teanga na Gaeilge Year Five
• Pedagogics for Practice 2 • Mionstaidéar ar Shaothair Liteartha • Sociological Perspectives in Education
• School Placement 2 Roghnaithe • Research Methods in Education
• Professional Preparation and
• Food Studies: Food Science and
Nutrition Development: Home Economics
• Family Resource Management: Year Four • Professional Preparation and
• Physics I • Understanding Education Development: Gaeilge
• Litríocht agus Cultúr a Dó • Pedagogics for Practice 4 • School Placement
• An Ghaeilge Bheo–An Traidisiún Béil • School Placement 4 • Professional Inquiry in Home
• Teanga na Gaeilge • Food Quality, Nutrition and Health Economics and Home Economics
• Nutritional and Sensory Sciences Education
• Family Resource Management: Family • Dissertation
and Society Note: Modules in each year of the programme
are subject to change
TEACHING COUNCIL ACCREDITATION
In order to qualify to teach, students must progress into Year 5 which carries the award Professional Master of Education (PME) (with Home
Economics) at NFQ Level 9. Upon graduation students will meet all the Teaching Council requirements to be registered as a Newly Qualified
Teacher (NQT) in Home Economics and their second subject (Biology/Religious Education/Irish). Students do not have to compete for a place
in the fifth stage. However, students must reach the required standard of H2.2 after Stage 4 before they can progress into Stage 5.
WORK PLACEMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
School placement and microteaching are integral components of Graduates of this course are qualified to teach both Home Economics
the course. Students complete their teaching practice in a variety and Irish to Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate at second level.
of schools and educational settings. Approximately 25 weeks of Graduates are provided with a professional and academic qualification
school placement will take place over the 5 years. that enables them to also pursue careers in a wide range of fields
including; Education, Home Economics and Irish.“One of the core aspects of my course
was the combination of theoretical and
practical knowledge which we applied
each year during school placement.
This allowed us to gain invaluable
experience which prepared us for our
lives as teachers upon graduating from
St. Angela’s College.”
Clare Roberts
BAPME Home Economics with
Biology (AS001)
“An excellent course which incapsulates
the theory of each discipline
throughout the practical elements of,
school placement, fashion and design,
and culinary skills. This provides us
with the skills to enter the teaching
profession with a masters degree
in a subject that has a guaranteed
employment rate.”
Connor Dupuits
BAPME Home Economics and
BAPME (Home Economics and Irish - Teacher Education) / What our BAPME Students say
Religious Education (AS002)
My course allowed me to gain invaluable
experiences in a range of schools and
classroom settings which has greatly
helped me in my future teaching. The
combination of both theoretical and
practical knowledge is a credit to this
course. Sa Ghaeilge, tá an deis tugtha
dúinn chun ár scileanna labhartha,
scileanna éisteachta, scileanna scríofa
agus scileanna léitheoireachta a
fheabhsú, le cabhair ó na léachtóirí
tacúla.
Shauna Luisa Coutinho
BAPME Home Economics and Irish
(AS003)Bachelor of Nursing Science
(General)
CAO Code: AS110
Course Level: 8 Award: Honours Degree, accredited by NUI Galway
Minimum Entry Points 2020: 419* Duration: 4 Years Average Intake: 35
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level
in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e., Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements: Students must satisfy Garda/police vetting and medical clearance requirements.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) – General is a four-year degree offered at St. Angela’s College in conjunction with Sligo University Hospital
and the HSE-NW. On successful completion of the course students will be able to present for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Ireland (NMBI) and practice as a Registered General Nurse (R.G.N.). The overall aim of the course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills,
and attitudes required to become competent analytical and reflective nurses.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR WORK PLACEMENT
A NUMBER OF CORE THEMES ARE COVERED OVER THE FOUR YEARS The first three years are run within the academic year and in-
clude a combination of theory modules and practice modules.
INCLUDING:
• Biological Sciences Practice modules require students to be in clinical practice for
35 hours per week. Year Four comprises clinical/ theory in-
• Social Sciences struction in semester one and a 36- week internship of clinical
• Theory and Practice of Nursing across the Lifespan practice, which runs from January to September. During this
period, the student will be an employee of the Saolta University
• Nursing Practice and Clinical Decision Making
Health Care Group and paid a salary.
• Pharmacology
• Communication
STUDY ABROAD
• Health Promotion
There are international and European opportunities for stu-
• Older Person Care dents available through the Erasmus+ Programme and other
• Leadership international partnerships with, for example, Finland, Spain,
England and California.
• Research
SEMESTER 2 OF FOURTH YEAR
• Practice internship which runs over 36 weeks
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Nurses have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings in the hospital and the community. This degree is recognised internationally and many
nurses choose to work overseas to broaden their experience.
FURTHER STUDY
Graduates have the option to study a variety of nursing programmes at Master of Science (Disability Studies)
postgraduate, diploma, masters and PhD levels: Master of Health Sciences (International Healthcare Management)
At St. Angela’s College: At NUI Galway:
Postgraduate Diploma (Applied Health and Wellness Coaching) Master of Health Sciences (Nursing Education)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Health Sciences (Nursing/ Master of Science in Nursing (Advanced Practice Nursing)
Professional Studies)
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Emergency Care)Bachelor of Nursing Science
(Intellectual Disability)
CAO Code: AS130
Course Level: 8 Award: Honours Degree, accredited by NUI Galway
Minimum Entry Points 2020: 336* Duration: 4 Years Average Intake: 20
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the
Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e., Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with
Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements: Students must satisfy Garda/police vetting and medical clearance requirements.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) – Intellectual Disability (ID) is a four-year degree course offered at St. Angela’s College in partnership with
statutory and voluntary service providers who support persons with an intellectual disability living in a variety of settings across the region. On successful
completion of the programme, students will be able to present for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland’ and practice as a Registered
Nurse Intellectual Disability (R.N.I.D.). The overall aim of the course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become
competent, analytical and reflective nurses.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR WORK PLACEMENT
The Bachelor of Nursing Science (Intellectual Disability) is a four-year degree The first three years are run within the academic year and include
a combination of theory modules and practice modules. Practice
programme offered in partnership with the regional Health Service Executive
modules require students to be in practice for 35 hours per week. Year
(HSE) Intellectual Disability and Autism services; Brothers of Charity Services, Four comprises clinical/theory instruction in semester one and a 36-
Galway and Roscommon; voluntary bodies and special education units in schools. week internship which runs from January to September. During this
period, the student will be an employee of the regional HSE Intellectual
EIGHT CORE THEMES ARE COVERED OVER THE FOUR YEARS: Disability and Autism Services and paid a salary.
• Biological and Social Sciences
• Research
STUDY ABROAD
• The Profession of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing Science - General / Bachelor of Nursing Science - Intellectual Disability
• Health Promotion There are international and European opportunities for students
available through the Erasmus+ Programme and other international
• Leadership and Team Working partnerships with, for example, Finland, Spain, England and
• Intellectual Disability Nursing Studies across the Lifespan California.
• Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice across the Lifespan Communica-
tion, Life and Social Skills Development
SEMESTER 2 OF FOURTH YEAR
• Practice internship which runs over 36 weeks
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The programme provides graduates with an academic and professional qualification. Graduates can work in a variety of settings – community homes;
residential settings; schools, training organisations; and individuals’ homes. In addition, the degree is recognised internationally so graduates can work all
over the world.
FURTHER STUDY
Graduates have the option to study a variety of nursing programmes at Master of Science (Disability Studies)
postgraduate, diploma, masters and PhD levels:
Master of Health Sciences (International Healthcare Management)
At St. Angela’s College:
At NUI Galway:
Postgraduate Diploma (Applied Health and Wellness Coaching)
Master of Health Sciences (Nursing Education)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Health Sciences (Nursing/Professional
Studies) Master of Science in Nursing (Advanced Practice Nursing)“An excellent course that
initiates the formation of lifelong
friendships amongst peers, offers
invaluable opportunities such as
experiencing placement abroad
and continual support, in which
one’s personal and professional
development is fostered
through. Overall it provides an
invaluable basis, establishing the
foundations for lifelong learning
and professionalism for one’s
future nursing career”
Laura Connolly
BNSc General Nursing
(AS110)
"This BNSc provided me with
the opportunity to expand
on the theoretical knowledge
gained from lecturers, many of
whom had worked in the field
of intellectual disability nursing,
and apply it to all practical
placements experienced over
the four years."
Darielle Brady
BNSc Intellectual Disability
Nursing (AS130)CAO First Round First Round
Code Programme Title
2019 2020
AS001 Home Economics with Biology 468 510
Second level teaching
AS002 Home Economics with Religious Education 401* 441*
Second level teaching
AS003 Home Economics with Irish 430 440*
Second level teaching
AS054 Home Economics 390 408
AS051 Nutrition, Food and Business Management 339 328
AS110 General Nursing 398 419*
AS130 Intellectual Disability Nursing 320 336*
What our BNSc Students say / CAO Points
Note: *Not all on this points score were offered placesUniversity Learning in the North West
St. Angela’s College Sligo
Coláiste San Aingeal, Sligeach
A College of NUI Galway
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire;”
W.B. Yeats
St. Angela’s College
Clogherevagh, Lough Gill, Co. Sligo
T: 071 9143580
E: admissions@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
School of Home Economics School of Education
T: 071 9135650 T: 071 9195551
E: homeeconomics@stangelas.nuigalway.ie E: education@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
School of Nursing, Health Sciences Access Office
and Disability Studies T: 071 9195575
T: 071 9135603 E: access@stangelas.nuig.ie
E: nursing@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie
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