LM154 · Level 8 · 4 years

Intellectual Disability Nursing

University of Limerick · Munster

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2026 Round 1 points

357

Up 29 points since 2023 (328).

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About this course

A four-year nursing degree for people who want to support those with intellectual disabilities and their families. It is run by UL with a disability service called AVISTA.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn how health and wellbeing are shaped by human, legal, psychological and social factors. Some classes are small and specific to your area, and others are shared with other nursing and midwifery students. A clinical skills lab and tutorials back up the lectures.
Placement and abroad
Practice placements run across all four years in early intervention, day services, residential, respite and community settings.
Where it can lead
You can apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and work as a Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability.
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring, thoughtful and want to help people with intellectual disabilities live full lives with respect and inclusion.

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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

2023328202432120253182026357

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026357Published after the final round
2025 318317358
2024 321321367
2023 328328389

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages except English: 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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