AU380 · Level 8 · 4 years

General Nursing

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

372

Up 22 points since 2023 (350).

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About this course

This four-year degree trains you to be a general nurse, caring for people with physical health problems.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study biological sciences, psychology and sociology, professional and ethical nursing, nursing skills, research and health promotion. Clinical skills are taught before you go out on practice placement. Nursing practice and clinical pathway modules run through the course.
Placement and abroad
The course includes practice placements in healthcare settings.
Where it can lead
Careers include specialist nursing in renal, oncology and orthopaedics, and community, public health or general practice nursing.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about people, can stay calm and like science and practical work.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

2023350202434320253402026372

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026372Published after the final round
2025 340340388
2024 343343387
2023 350350409

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
  • 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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