RC006 · Level 8 · 4 years

Advanced Therapeutic Technologies

RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

498

Up 11 points since 2023 (487).

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About this course

A science degree built around how new medicines and treatments are developed and made. It was designed with biopharma companies and is based in Dublin city centre.

How long
4 years
What you study
You follow a medicine from discovery to the patient, and learn about gene and cell therapy, genomics, data analytics and the use of AI in healthcare. There is plenty of hands-on lab work, plus training at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT).
Placement and abroad
In the second semester of third year you complete an eight-month placement in industry or research.
Where it can lead
Careers include research and development, clinical trials, biomanufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, data science and consultancy in the biopharma sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and technology and enjoy practical lab work and working with data.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026498Published after the final round
2025 487476510
2024 487465531
2023 487443532

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 H4
  • 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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