AU691 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mental Health Nursing

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

270

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About this course

A mental health nursing degree run with HSE West and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. It prepares you to support people whose mental health is changing, in many different settings.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn in the classroom, in a simulated community apartment and on placement. Year 1 includes mental health nursing practice, psychosocial approaches, biology and social science. A big focus is learning to communicate and build trusting relationships with people and their families. A place depends on Garda vetting and health screening.
Placement and abroad
You have a placement every year, mainly in the Mayo and Roscommon area, with possible placements elsewhere, such as Dublin. In fourth year you do a 36 week paid internship.
Where it can lead
The course prepares you to work as a mental health nurse.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good listeners, want to help people through mental health challenges, and are comfortable working in community settings.

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

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026270Published after the final round
2025 271271308
2024 273278327
2023 261261329

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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