DN410 · Level 8 · 4 years

Radiography

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

543

Down 13 points since 2023 (556).

How do your points compare?

Don't know your points? Use the CAO points calculator.

Please note: Subject to final approval, a third language will no longer be required from 2028 entry. It is still required for 2027 entry.

About this course

UCD's Radiography degree trains you to use medical imaging technology while caring for patients. It is accredited by CORU, the health and social care regulator.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover anatomy, physiology, radiation science and radiographic technique, along with image interpretation and radiation protection. Third year brings in pathology, CT and ultrasound, and fourth year covers MRI, nuclear medicine and a research project.
Placement and abroad
Clinical placement runs every year, building from four weeks in years 1 and 2 to a 10-week block in year 3 and a 12-week block in year 4, with an optional Erasmus exchange.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as clinical radiographers, in the medical technology industry or for imaging companies, or specialise further in MRI, CT or ultrasound, management or research.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and technology and also want a caring, patient-facing job in a hospital.

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

2023556202455520255452026543

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026543Published after the final round
2025 545544566
2024 555554568
2023 556544567

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: 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.

See the course on the University College Dublin (NUI) website ↗

Is Radiography right for you?

Points tell you if you can get in. They don't tell you if you'll enjoy it. The CAO Interest Test matches your interests to more than 1,400 CAO courses, including courses in Health, and shows which ones fit your points.

Take the CAO Interest Test Try the free test first

Similar courses in Health

Level 8 courses with the closest 2026 Round 1 points.

Points and course details change every year. Always check cao.ie and the college website before you fill in your CAO form.