AU374 · Level 8 · 4 years

Physiotherapy

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

532

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About this course

A physiotherapy degree at ATU Donegal in Letterkenny, designed to meet CORU's standards for registration as a physiotherapist. The programme is not yet approved by CORU.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers professional practice, human physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, biomechanics and physiotherapy assessment. Second year moves into musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy. You can exit early with a Higher Certificate after two years or an ordinary degree after three.
Placement and abroad
The course includes work placements, some outside the North West, and students pay their own travel and accommodation.
Where it can lead
The course aims to prepare graduates to work as physiotherapists in a range of clinical settings.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and the human body and want a hands-on, patient-facing career.

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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026532Published after the final round
2025 –523542
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Biology: 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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