DC205 · Level 8 · 4 years

Physical Education with Biology

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

532

Down 24 points since 2023 (556).

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About this course

A teaching degree for becoming a PE and Biology teacher in secondary schools.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study physical activities such as athletics, games, aquatics and dance, alongside biology, physiology, microbiology and plant science. You also learn how to teach. Learning is practical, plus lectures, group work and research.
Placement and abroad
A school placement in both third and fourth year. You can also study abroad through Erasmus.
Where it can lead
Graduates can teach PE and Biology to Leaving Cert and science to Junior Cert. Other paths include coaching, sports development and further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are sporty, like biology and want to teach.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

2023556202454220255212026532

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026532Published after the final round
2025 521521533
2024 542542566
2023 556556589

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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