DK872 · Level 8 · 4 years

Intellectual Disability Nursing

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

297

Up 18 points since 2023 (279).

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About this course

This is a nursing degree for people who want to care for children and adults with an intellectual disability. About half of the course is spent on clinical placements.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study nursing subjects alongside psychology, sociology, biological sciences, research and management. Modules include communication in intellectual disabilities, genetics, positive behaviour support and ageing and palliative care. You practise skills in a clinical skills lab before you go out on placement.
Placement and abroad
You have a clinical placement every year, then a 36-week paid internship in Year 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register as an intellectual disability nurse (NMBI) in Ireland, the UK and the EU, and can go on to postgraduate nursing study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are patient, enjoy supporting people to live independently and like hands-on caring work.

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Points history

2023279202427120252622026297

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026297Published after the final round
2025 262262297
2024 271227298
2023 279253308

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or Irish: 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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