AU382 · Level 8 · 4 years

Intellectual Disability Nursing

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

272

Up 30 points since 2023 (242).

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About this course

This four-year degree trains you to be a nurse working with adults and children who have an intellectual disability.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study biological sciences, psychology and sociology, nursing skills, and health needs and genetics in intellectual disability. You also look at supporting people with behaviours of concern. Teaching uses lectures, practical classes, simulated skills labs and workshops.
Placement and abroad
Year 4 includes a 36-week paid practice placement.
Where it can lead
You qualify as a Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability.
Who it suits
Suits students who are patient, caring and want to help people live as independently as they can.

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

2023242202427120252882026272

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026272Published after the final round
2025 288288306
2024 271271306
2023 242242281

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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