TABLE 1
Level	Higher	Ordinary
A1	100	60
A2	90	50
B1	85	45
B2	80	40
B3	75	35
C1	70	30
C2	65	25
C3	60	20
D1	55	15
D2	50	10
D3	45	5
Bonus Points for Higher Mathematics A bonus of 25 points will be added to the points score for a D3 or above in Higher Level Mathematics. The bonus points are included in the overall points calculation only when Mathematics is one of the six best subjects following the addition of the bonus. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examination was taken.
TABLE 2
Level	Higher	Ordinary
A	95	55
B	80	40
C	65	25
D	50	10
TABLE 3
Link Modules 'Subject' (LCVP)
Pass	Merit	Distinction
30	50	70

CAO SELECTION POLICY

First Year Programmes
Standard applicants will be assessed solely on the basis of educational qualifications with the exception of restricted programmes.

The ranking of applicants will be based on Leaving Certificate points rating in accordance with Table 1. Points will be calculated on the basis of the six best subjects in one leaving certificate only. Eligibility requirements in terms of Leaving Certificate subjects may be satisfied over two or more Leaving Certificates.

Candidates holding a leaving certificate prior to 1992 will be scored as per Table 2.

Restricted Programmes
Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design*

Applicants will be requested to attend for portfolio assessment in April/May.

The portfolio carries 600 points: applicants scoring 240 points or over are deemed to have passed the assessment.

The portfolio score of eligible applicants will be added to the Leaving Certificate points (calculated in Tables 1, 2 and 3 and on the basis of the six best subjects in one Leaving Certificate only) or interview score if a mature applicant. Applicants will be ranked on the basis of this aggregate score.

Notes
* Art and Design applicants presenting FETAC awards will be ranked on the aggregate score.

FETAC Scoring
A full FETAC award normally contains eight modules and may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases the applicant must apply to FETAC for a full award.

An overall points score is calculated based on the best eight modules presented. For modules with a credit value of 1, scores are awarded as follows:

• Pass: 20 points

• Merit: 35 points

• Distinction: 50 points

If modules have credit values lesser or greater than one, the credits are adjusted accordingly. Scores are similarly adjusted to take account of the module level. (See www.cao.ie and www.fetac.ie)

Notice
The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is introducing a new Common Awards and Scoring system from 2012. All legacy awards will be recognised. Full details will be published on the FETAC website as they become available.

Nursing Programmes
Students are eligible for consideration for entry to nursing degree programmes when they meet the following requirements:

• A pass with FIVE distinctions in one of the following Linked FETAC Level 5/6 Awards:

  • DCHSN (Nursing Studies),

  • DCHSX (Community and Health Services), or

  • DHSXX (Healthcare Support)

• A pass with distinction in each of the following modules must be included:

  • D20001 (Anatomy and Physiology), D20012 (Introduction to Nursing), and D20032 (Human Growth and Development) or C20006 (Biology).

Reserved Places in Nursing

Programme	Number of Places
GA880, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing	5
GA882, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychiatric Nursing	2

GMIT Internal Transfer Policy
(First year learners within the CAO process)

1. Special consideration will be given to transfer requests based on health and safety, disability grounds or other extenuating circumstance.

2. The tranferee must have a minimum of the cut-off points for the new programme.

3. The transfer must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and approved by the Registrar.

4. The student must make the application in writing to the Admissions Officer.

5. In the case of a health and safety issue, a written notice from the Programme Coordinator and Head of School must support the application.

6. The student/applicant will not be allowed to attend classes in the new programme before approval is granted.

7. The Admissions Committee and Registrar must approve the transfer in advance of attendance on the new programme.

8. With the exception of nursing degrees, any transfer would result in the creation of an additional place on the desired programme.

9. The CAO will be informed of any such transfer.