January 30, 2026
We would like to advise all mature applicants applying for nursing or midwifery undergraduate degree programmes of the information for 2026.
We would like to advise all mature applicants applying for nursing or midwifery undergraduate degree programmes of the information for 2026.
To apply as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age or over by 1 January 2026 and have a valid CAO application number. Further details and information for mature applicants which can be found on the CAO website.
Registration for the nursing and midwifery assessment tests is expected to open in early March and the tests are due to take place in April. Please note that this is subject to change and we advise all mature applicants to check the NMBI website for updates as the test dates will be published in the coming weeks.
For further information, please refer to our 2026 Entry Requirements for Mature Applicants guide.