MH701 · Level 8 · 4 years

General Nursing

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

430

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About this course

A general nursing degree that is half theory and half placement in hospital, community and integrated care settings.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers health, anatomy and physiology, ageing and the role of the nurse, alongside subjects like health psychology and sociology. Second year focuses on caring for people who are acutely and chronically ill, with maternity and childcare placements. Third and fourth years build assessment and decision-making skills, ethics, leadership and a research project.
Placement and abroad
Placements run all through the degree, including a 12-week internship in third year and a 24-week internship in fourth year. Expect to travel for placements, and students get subsistence and travel allowances.
Where it can lead
Graduates can apply to register as general nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, most start as staff nurses, and can later specialise or move into advanced practice, management or education.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about people, can stay calm under pressure, and want a hands-on career in healthcare.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026430Published after the final round
2025 –425452
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, CS: 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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