US878 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mental Health Nursing

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

353

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About this course

A four-year nursing degree in Athlone focused on mental health, accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. It emphasises recovery-focused care.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study anatomy, psychology, communication and the principles of mental health nursing. Later modules cover mood disorders, schizophrenia, group therapies, counselling skills, bereavement and loss, and child and adolescent mental health. The course has 2,925 clinical hours and 1,740 theory hours.
Placement and abroad
Clinical placements are in HSE hospitals in Tullamore, Portlaoise and Mullingar and private healthcare facilities, and you will have to travel to them.
Where it can lead
Completing the degree leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good listeners, patient and interested in mental health.

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

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Points history

2023346202429920253272026353

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026353Published after the final round
2025 327327346
2024 299299348
2023 346307357

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

  • Latvian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Lithuanian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Maltese: 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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