SE914 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mental Health Nursing

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

356

Up 19 points since 2023 (337).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in psychiatric (mental health) nursing, which leads to registering as a psychiatric nurse. It focuses on promoting mental health and caring for people with mental health problems.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study anatomy and physiology, introduction to psychiatric nursing, health and psychosocial studies, mental health conditions in children, adults and older people, medication management and evidence-based practice. Later subjects include recovery and social inclusion, substance misuse, and leadership in healthcare.
Placement and abroad
There are over 80 weeks of clinical placement, including a 36-week internship in Year 4 in hospitals around the south east.
Where it can lead
The degree allows you to register as a psychiatric nurse.
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring, good with people and interested in mental health and working in healthcare.

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Points history

2023337202433020253262026356

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026356Published after the final round
2025 326326366
2024 330330379
2023 337337376

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
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or Irish: 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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