DC204 · Level 8 · 4 or 5 years

Athletic Therapy and Training

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

544

Down 11 points since 2023 (555).

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About this course

A hands-on course for treating and preventing sports injuries. A fifth year leads to a masters with strength and conditioning.

How long
4 or 5 years
What you study
You study anatomy, injuries, physiology, biomechanics, emergency care, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation and clinical practice. From second year you learn in real settings. The fifth year masters needs strong results in years 1 and 2.
Placement and abroad
Several placements in clinics and with teams. In final year you do a semester-long placement, often in the US, Canada, Australia or Britain. Garda vetting is required.
Where it can lead
Graduates can become certified athletic therapists, working in sports clinics, with teams, or as strength and conditioning coaches.
Who it suits
Suits students who love sport, enjoy anatomy and want practical, hands-on clinical work.

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

2023555202456520255542026544

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026544Published after the final round
2025 554554565
2024 565565577
2023 555555565

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 subject: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4

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

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