Is 500 points in Leaving Cert good?

Is 500 points in Leaving Cert good?

The average Leaving Cert does not equate to 500 points-plus; far from it. Those points are achieved by very few. You would be closer to the average mark if you divided the 500 by two. The actual entry requirements set by third-level colleges are not astronomical either.

Do you need French to get into UCC?

Entry requirements are met by taking Irish & English unless you wish to complete a degree with a language i.e business and French. The Colleges listed below require a 3rd language to enter most of their degrees programmes. UCC: majority of courses require a 3rd language. UCD: majority of courses require a 3rd language.

Will Cao points drop 2021?

Even though 2,245 additional places were created by Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris in 2020, and a similar number of additional places are planned for 2021, it appears that CAO points will not be returning to 2019 levels anytime soon.

How many points do you need for medicine in Trinity?

480 points

How many points do you need for nursing?

Teaching, nursing and midwifery In UCC, midwifery and nursing were both 445 points (unchanged from last year), although not all were offered places. The same went for general nursing at UCD, IT Tralee and Trinity (all 425 points). General nursing was 420 at TCD in 2015 – and 415 in IT Tralee and UCD.

What are the best electives to take in college?

Best Classes to Take in College

1. Personal Finance. One of the best electives to take in college is a course on personal finance.
2. Public Speaking.
3. Business Writing.
4. English Composition or Creative Writing.
5. Physical Education.
6. Art or Art History.
7. Marketing.

How many points is nursing in UCC?

Minimum Cut-Off Points for Entry – 2020

Programme	2020
CK710 General Nursing	454*
CK712 Children’s and General Nursing Integrated	533
CK720 Mental Health Nursing	419
CK730 Intellectual Disability Nursing	400

What grades do you need for medicine?

Medical schools require GCSE Maths, English and Sciences, and most require them at a minimum grade of 6. However, most medical schools stress that these requirements are minimum and most successful candidates will score 7s, 8s and 9s at GCSE. Many medical schools also have specific requirements for science subjects.

What subjects does a doctor need?

Take as many levels of biology as possible. Chemistry is another very helpful course to have under your belt before you apply to college and medical school. Physics is also an important science to study in high school for future doctors.

What subject do you need to be a nurse?

Most universities require you to have studied English, Mathematics and at least one Science subject as part of your HSC. In some cases, you may also need a First Aid Certificate.

How long is a nurse course?

Approved full-time nursing degree courses last for three (or four years if taking a dual-field degree), or longer if taken on a part-time basis. Accelerated courses for graduates take two years.

How many points do you need to get into UCD?

In 2020: The minimum combined score is 736. The minimum points at which anyone was admitted were 555 (which required HPAT of at least 186)

What are fun electives to take in college?

Fun Classes To Take In College

• Intro To Beer/Wine. Talk about fun, right?
• Photography. A few of my friends started their own business taking engagements and wedding event pictures.
• Acting.
• Ballroom Dancing.
• Art.
• Horseback Riding.
• Psychology.
• Music.