LM103 · Level 8 · 4 years · Licence required

Paramedic Studies (Full B/Provisional C1 Driving Licence)

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

389

Up 11 points since 2023 (378).

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About this course

A degree in Paramedic Studies. UL is described as the first university in Ireland to offer paramedic studies at undergraduate level.

How long
4 years
What you study
You train in a campus with high fidelity simulation, which lets you practise making accurate decisions and giving good patient care.
Placement and abroad
Clinical placement is part of the course.
Who it suits
Suits students who stay calm under pressure, think quickly and want to care for people in emergencies.

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

2023378202440920253692026389

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026389Published after the final round
2025 369369423
2024 409386443
2023 378378434

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages except English: 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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