DN420 · Level 8 · 4 years

Physiotherapy

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

578

Down 12 points since 2023 (590).

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Please note: From 2027 entry, a third language is no longer required.

About this course

UCD Physiotherapy is a CORU-approved degree that lets you register and work as a physiotherapist straight after graduating. It has a strong focus on practical learning.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers anatomy, physiology, physics, psychology, biomechanics and exercise science. Second and third year build musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy skills, and fourth year prepares you for practice with sports physiotherapy, clinical specialties and research. Expect about 35 hours of classes a week.
Placement and abroad
You complete 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placement in hospitals and clinics, including two eight-week placements in third and fourth year, with options abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in hospitals, private practice, primary care, rehabilitation, sport and leisure, education and charities, or go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science, sport or exercise and enjoy working closely with people.

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

2023590202458820255792026578

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026578Published after the final round
2025 579578589
2024 588588602
2023 590579601

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

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

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