DN451 · Level 8 · 4 years

Children`s and General Nursing (Integrated)

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

510

Up 11 points since 2023 (499).

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About this course

A nursing degree that qualifies you in both children's nursing and general nursing. You learn to care for babies, children, young people and adults.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years cover the core nursing subjects, such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and microbiology, with children's nursing introduced early. Later modules include caring for the unwell and severely unwell child, serious illness, transitional care and preparing for internship. Final year looks at leadership in health systems.
Placement and abroad
Most placements are in partner hospitals including Children's Health Ireland, the Mater and St Vincent's.
Where it can lead
You qualify as both a Registered General Nurse and a Registered Children's Nurse, and can work in clinical practice, education, research or management, in Ireland or abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring and resilient, enjoy working with children as well as adults and can handle demanding clinical placements.

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Points history

2023499202449820255102026510

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026510Published after the final round
2025 510507531
2024 498495511
2023 499499532

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • 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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