RC004 · Level 8 · 4 years

Physiotherapy

RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

555

Down 23 points since 2023 (578).

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About this course

RCSI's Physiotherapy degree trains you to help people restore movement and physical ability after injury, illness or disability. It is accredited by CORU, and you study alongside future doctors, pharmacists and dentists.

How long
4 years
What you study
You build knowledge of anatomy and physiology and learn to use movement, exercise therapy and other physical techniques. Teaching includes lectures, practical workshops, small groups, case-based learning and clinical simulation with manikins and simulated patients.
Placement and abroad
Students gain over 1,000 hours of clinical experience in hospitals and rehabilitation settings around Ireland.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community care, private practice and sport, and can specialise in areas like musculoskeletal, neurological or paediatric physiotherapy.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and human movement, enjoy hands-on work and want to help people recover.

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

2023578202456920255662026555

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026555Published after the final round
2025 566555566
2024 569566577
2023 578566578

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
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: 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.

See the course on the RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences website ↗

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