AU973 · Level 8 · 4 years

Clinical Measurement Physiology

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

498

Up 45 points since 2023 (453).

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About this course

A degree that trains you to be a clinical measurement physiologist, a healthcare professional who carries out diagnostic tests on patients. It was developed with the profession's own body in Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 builds a base in human biology, chemistry, maths, physics and anatomy and physiology, with intro modules on the job itself. Year 2 adds biology of disease, instrumentation and imaging, pharmacology and health statistics. The course covers five areas: gastro-intestinal, neurophysiology, vascular, respiratory and cardiology, with practical labs alongside the theory.
Placement and abroad
You do hospital placements in Years 3 and 4, finishing with a longer placement in the area you are most likely to work in. Placements can be anywhere in Ireland and you pay your own travel and accommodation.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared to work as clinical measurement physiologists in the health service in Ireland or abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and technology, are comfortable working with patients, and want a hands-on hospital career.

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

About Health

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Points history

2023453202446520254622026498

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026498Published after the final round
2025 462462500
2024 465475518
2023 453453521

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 H6 or Ordinary O4
  • Lab Science or Eng or Applied Maths or Tech: Higher H4

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

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