CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC216 Mental Health Nursing, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 388. Up 29 on 2025, when Round 1 was 359. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 388
- 2025 Round 1
- 359
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC216 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 388 | - | 388 |
| 2025 | 359 | - | 359 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 388?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 388.
388 points is above roughly 47% of 2026 candidates (about 53.5% scored 380 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 388.
- LM152Mental Health NursingUniversity of Limerick · Level 8399
- TR095Mental Health NursingTrinity College Dublin · Level 8399
- GY516Mental Health NursingUniversity of Galway · Level 8403
- DK874Mental Health NursingDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8366
- DN453Mental Health NursingUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8410
- CK720Mental Health NursingUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8412
- DC295Arts: Joint Honours (Politics)Dublin City University · Level 8387
- DC009Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities)Dublin City University · Level 8390
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The DCU courses closest in points to DC216. All DCU courses and points.
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- DC163Chemical Sciences (General Entry)Level 8409
- DC004Education - Primary Teaching - CIC (Church of Ireland Centre formerly CILevel 8 · test/portfolio404
- DC294Climate and Environmental SustainabilityLevel 8400
- DC009Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities)Level 8390
- DC295Arts: Joint Honours (Politics)Level 8387
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- DC131Communication StudiesLevel 8378
- DC014Jazz and Contemporary Music PerformanceLevel 8 · test/portfolio367
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC216: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about DC216
What were the CAO points for DC216 in 2026?
Mental Health Nursing (DC216) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 388 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC216 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC216 was 359 points. Up 29 on 2025, when Round 1 was 359.
Is DC216 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC216 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC216 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC216: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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