AU321 · Level 8 · 4 years

Athletic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

388

Up 27 points since 2023 (361).

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About this course

This four-year degree trains you to assess and treat injuries in athletes and other active people. It is hands-on and clinical.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years cover anatomy, physiology, clinical skills and musculoskeletal assessment, including soft tissue manual therapy. In the last two years you build clinical skills in student-led clinics and team placements, and complete a clinical research project.
Placement and abroad
You do a work placement in the final two years.
Where it can lead
Graduates can sit an exam in final year to qualify as a Certified Athletic Therapist, and there is strong demand for rehabilitation staff in sport and exercise.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy anatomy and working hands-on with people to help them recover.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

2023361202435720253652026388

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026388Published after the final round
2025 365365434
2024 357357420
2023 361352420

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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