US877 · Level 8 · 4 years

General Nursing

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

419

Up 49 points since 2023 (370).

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About this course

A four-year nursing degree in Athlone leading to registration as a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, ethics and nursing care in areas such as surgical, cardiac, older person, emergency, cancer and palliative care. Classroom learning is mixed with clinical placements in each semester. The course has 2,925 clinical hours and 1,740 theory hours.
Placement and abroad
Placements are in HSE hospitals in Tullamore, Portlaoise and Mullingar, community settings and private healthcare facilities.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as general nurses in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about people, can cope with long hospital placements and want a hands-on career.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026419Published after the final round
2025 389389420
2024 378378409
2023 370356400

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

  • Estonian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Finnish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Hungarian: 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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