CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK870 General Nursing, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 403. Up 22 on 2025, when Round 1 was 381. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 403
- 2025 Round 1
- 381
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK870 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 | 403 | - | 403 |
| 2025 | 381 | - | 381 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 403?
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 403.
403 points is above roughly 52% of 2026 candidates (about 48.1% scored 400 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 403.
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK870. All DkIT courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DK870: 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 DK870
What were the CAO points for DK870 in 2026?
General Nursing (DK870) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 403 points in 2026.
What were the points for DK870 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK870 was 381 points. Up 22 on 2025, when Round 1 was 381.
Is DK870 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK870 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK870 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DK870: 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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