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.