CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN453 Mental Health Nursing, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 410. Round 2: 409. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 410
- 2025 Round 1
- 400
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN453 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 | 410 | 409 | 409 |
| 2025 | 400 | - | 400 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 410?
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 410.
410 points is above roughly 55% of 2026 candidates (about 45.4% scored 410 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 410.
- CK720Mental Health NursingUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8412
- GY516Mental Health NursingUniversity of Galway · Level 8403
- LM152Mental Health NursingUniversity of Limerick · Level 8399
- TR095Mental Health NursingTrinity College Dublin · Level 8399
- DC216Mental Health NursingDublin City University · Level 8388
- DN250Agricultural ScienceUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8417
- DN541Modern LanguagesUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8400
- DN520Joint HonoursUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8422
Other courses at UCD
The UCD courses closest in points to DN453. All UCD courses and points.
- DN310Veterinary NursingLevel 8484
- DN261Food ScienceLevel 8479
- DN120Landscape ArchitectureLevel 8478
- DN430Sport and Exercise ManagementLevel 8477
- DN130City Planning and Environmental PolicyLevel 8474
- DN530HumanitiesLevel 8465
- DN750Social Policy and SociologyLevel 8440
- DN450General NursingLevel 8434
- DN520Joint HonoursLevel 8422
- DN760EducationLevel 8422
- DN250Agricultural ScienceLevel 8417
- DN541Modern LanguagesLevel 8400
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 409 points, down 1 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 DN453
What were the CAO points for DN453 in 2026?
Mental Health Nursing (DN453) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 410 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 409.
What were the points for DN453 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN453 was 400 points. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400.
Is DN453 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN453 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN453 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 409 points, down 1 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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