AU173 · Level 6 · 2 years

Dental Nursing

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

274

Down 54 points since 2023 (328).

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About this course

A two-year Higher Certificate in Science that trains you to work as a dental nurse, supporting the dentist during treatment and helping the surgery run smoothly.

How long
2 years
What you study
You study clinical dentistry (patient care, materials, instruments, anatomy and pathology, special practice), biological sciences, infection control, communication skills, nutrition and oral health, medical emergencies and pharmacology, and dental practice management. Clinical skills are practised before you go on placement.
Placement and abroad
Three work placement modules are built into the two years, and you may need Hepatitis B vaccination first.
Where it can lead
Dental nurses work in general dental surgeries, dental hospitals, HSE dental clinics and specialist surgeries; you can also progress to further study such as dental hygiene, practice management or other health science programmes.
Who it suits
Suits students who are organised, good with people and happy with hands-on, patient-facing work.

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About Health

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Points history

2023328202425320252322026274

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026274Published after the final round
2025 232232337
2024 253253357
2023 328226348

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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