AU690 · Level 8 · 4 years

General Nursing

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

362

Up 12 points since 2023 (350).

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About this course

A nursing degree that trains you to care for people of all ages in hospitals and in the community. It is based in Mayo.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn in class and in clinical skills labs before going out on placement. Year 1 modules include the nature of nursing, communication skills, social science, biology and basic nursing skills. Later years cover research, psychology and caring for adults with major illness. You can exit after three years with a Health Science degree, but this does not qualify you as a nurse.
Placement and abroad
You do placements in years 1 and 2, usually in the Mayo, Roscommon and Galway area. In fourth year you do a 36 week paid internship.
Where it can lead
The degree prepares you to work as a general nurse in Ireland and other countries.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about people, can stay calm and kind under pressure, and want a hands-on job in healthcare.

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

2023350202434220253492026362

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026362Published after the final round
2025 349347381
2024 342341380
2023 350350369

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.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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