CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN450 General Nursing, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 434. Round 2: 425. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 444. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 434
- 2025 Round 1
- 444
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN450 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 | 434 | 425 | 425 |
| 2025 | 444 | - | 444 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 434?
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 434.
434 points is above roughly 60% of 2026 candidates (about 40.1% scored 430 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 434.
- TR093General Nursing (Adelaide School of Nursing)Trinity College Dublin · Level 8 · test/portfolio434
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- TR091General Nursing (Meath, St James’s and Naas)Trinity College Dublin · Level 8433
- MH701General NursingMaynooth University · Level 8430
- DC215General NursingDublin City University · Level 8440
- US877General NursingTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8 · not all offered419
- GY515General NursingUniversity of Galway · Level 8451
- SE915General NursingSouth East Technological University · Level 8409
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The UCD courses closest in points to DN450. All UCD courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 425 points, down 9 from Round 1.
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 DN450
What were the CAO points for DN450 in 2026?
General Nursing (DN450) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 434 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 425.
What were the points for DN450 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN450 was 444 points. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 444.
Is DN450 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN450 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN450 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 425 points, down 9 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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