CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC218 Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated), DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 498. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 509. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 498
- 2025 Round 1
- 509
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC218 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 | 498 | - | 498 |
| 2025 | 509 | - | 509 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 498?
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 498.
498 points is above roughly 77% of 2026 candidates (about 22.6% scored 490 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 498.
- DN451Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)University College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8 · not all offered510
- CK712Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)University College Cork (NUI) · Level 8523
- DC207Psychology and MathematicsDublin City University · Level 8498
- DC111Business StudiesDublin City University · Level 8497
- DC112Global Business (France)Dublin City University · Level 8500
- DC162Chemical and Pharmaceutical SciencesDublin City University · Level 8500
- DC232Civil Law (BCL)Dublin City University · Level 8496
- DC123Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceDublin City University · Level 8489
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC218. All DCU courses and points.
- DC181BiotechnologyLevel 8510
- DC115Accounting and FinanceLevel 8509
- DC168Genetics and Cell BiologyLevel 8509
- DC206Physical Education with MathematicsLevel 8509
- DC112Global Business (France)Level 8500
- DC162Chemical and Pharmaceutical SciencesLevel 8500
- DC207Psychology and MathematicsLevel 8498
- DC111Business StudiesLevel 8497
- DC232Civil Law (BCL)Level 8496
- DC123Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8489
- DC210Psychology and Disruptive TechnologiesLevel 8487
- DC110Business Studies InternationalLevel 8477
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC218: 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 DC218
What were the CAO points for DC218 in 2026?
Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated) (DC218) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 498 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC218 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC218 was 509 points. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 509.
Is DC218 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC218 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC218 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC218: 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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