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| Code | Course | College | Level | 2026 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN230 | Actuarial & Financial Studies | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 602 |
| DN250 | Agricultural Science | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 417 |
| DN100 | Architecture | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 554 |
| DN440 | Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 579 |
| DN610 | Business and Law | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 555* |
| DN451 | Children`s and General Nursing (Integrated) | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 510* |
| DN130 | City Planning and Environmental Policy | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 474 |
| DN650 | Commerce | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 554* |
| DN660 | Commerce International | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 543* |
| DN201 | Computer Science | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 510 |
| DN620 | Criminology with Psychology | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 510 |
| DN411 | Diagnostic Radiography - Graduate Entry | University College Dublin | Level 8 | \u2014 |
| DN710 | Economics | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 544 |
| DN670 | Economics and Finance | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 625 |
| DN760 | Education | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 422 |
| DN150 | Engineering | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 577 |
| DN261 | Food Science | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 479 |
| DN450 | General Nursing | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 434 |
| DN262 | Human Nutrition | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 532 |
| DN530 | Humanities | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 465 |
| DN520 | Joint Honours | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 422 |
| DN120 | Landscape Architecture | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 478 |
| DN600 | Law | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 559 |
| DN401 | Medicine - Graduate Entry [GAMSAT required] | University College Dublin | Level 8 | ,#61* |
| DN400 | Medicine - Undergraduate Entry [HPAT required] | University College Dublin | Level 8 | #738* |
| DN453 | Mental Health Nursing | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 410 |
| DN452 | Midwifery | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 495 |
| DN541 | Modern Languages | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 400 |
| DN420 | Physiotherapy | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 578 |
| DN720 | Psychology | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 548 |
| DN410 | Radiography | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 543 |
| DN200 | Science | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 540 |
| DN750 | Social Policy and Sociology | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 440 |
| DN700 | Social Sciences | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 498 |
| DN430 | Sport and Exercise Management | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 477 |
| DN425 | Sport, Health and Exercise Science | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 532 |
| DN240 | Sustainability | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 529 |
| DN301 | Veterinary Medicine - Graduate Entry [GAMSAT required] | University College Dublin | Level 8 | ,# |
| DN300 | Veterinary Medicine - Undergraduate Entry (practical experience required | University College Dublin | Level 8 | #589* |
| DN310 | Veterinary Nursing | University College Dublin | Level 8 | 484 |
*Points are a 2026 Round 1 snapshot and may include symbols such as * or #. They can change each year and do not replace subject requirements, tests, interviews or portfolio requirements. Always verify details with CAO and the college.
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