GY515 · Level 8 · 4 years

General Nursing (Galway and Portiuncula)

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

451

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About this course

A four-year degree that qualifies you to register as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

How long
4 years
What you study
You combine theory modules, such as biosciences, communication skills, psychology, sociology of health and research, with clinical practice modules where you apply what you learn. Later years cover topics like long-term conditions, medicines, pain and clinical decision-making.
Placement and abroad
You spend 8 to 17 weeks a year on clinical placements in hospitals such as University Hospital Galway and Portiuncula, followed by a 36-week paid internship in Year 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as registered nurses in hospitals, the community, private healthcare and the voluntary sector, and can specialise or go on to Master's and PhD study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring, calm under pressure and want a hands-on career looking after people.

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About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

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Points history

2023452202442920254412026451

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026451Published after the final round
2025 441441475
2024 429429468
2023 452452485

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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