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Your Guide to Subject Choices for QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies (5M4349)

🩺 About This Major Award

Award Title: Nursing Studies
Award Code: 5M4349
Level: QQI Level 5
Credit Requirement: 120 credits
This programme prepares learners to work in healthcare environments or progress to nursing-related higher education. It blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential for client care across a range of settings.

📘 Required Core Modules (Offered at Our Centre)

To achieve this award, learners must complete the following mandatory components – all of which we provide:

  • Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749) – 15 credits
  • Human Growth and Development (5N1279) – 15 credits
  • Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325) – 15 credits

🧰 Grouped Optional Modules (From Our Available Offerings)

You must select modules from each group below to fulfill award rules. Here’s what’s available at our centre:

Group 1 – Care Component (Min. 15 Credits Required)

  • Care Skills (5N2770) – 15 credits
  • Care Provision and Practice (5N2705) – 15 credits

Group 2 – Communications Component (Min. 15 Credits Required)

  • Communications (5N0690) – 15 credits

Group 3 – Work Practice Component (Min. 15 Credits Required)

  • Work Practice (5N1433) – 15 credits

Group 4 – Supplementary Optional Modules (Pick 1 or More to Reach 120 Total Credits)

  • Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734) – 15 credits
  • Care of the Older Person (5N2706) – 15 credits
  • Palliative Care Support (5N3769) – 15 credits
  • Safety and Health at Work (5N1794) – 15 credits
  • Nutrition (5N2006) – 15 credits
  • Care Support (5N0758) – 15 credits

🧮 Sample Subject Combinations (120 Credits Total)

Here are two sample pathways to help you plan your modules:

➤ Example 1 – General Nursing Prep

  • Core 3 (A&P, HGD, Nursing Theory)
  • Care Provision and Practice (5N2770)
  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Work Practice (5N1433)
  • Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734)
  • Nutrition (5N2006) 

➤ Example 2 – Elder Care Focus

  • Core 3 (A&P, HGD, Nursing Theory)
  • Care Skills (5N2770)
  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Work Practice (5N1433)
  • Palliative Care Support (5N3769)
  • Care of the Older Person (5N2706)

🎓 Progression Opportunities

With the 5M4349 Major Award, you can apply to:

  • QQI Level 6 Advanced Healthcare or Nursing-related courses
  • Nursing degrees through CAO (via QQI/FETAC routes – e.g., General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing)
  • Employment as a Healthcare Assistant, Home Support Worker, or Nursing Home Carer

🔍 Tips for Choosing Subjects

  • ✅ Choose based on your career goal: e.g., elder care, hospital setting, mental health.
  • ✅ Ensure credits add to 120.
  • ✅ Take advantage of high-demand modules like Infection Control and Nutrition.