TR055 · Level 8 · 4 years

Radiation Therapy

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

533

Down 13 points since 2023 (546).

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About this course

A degree that qualifies you to work as a radiation therapist, treating cancer patients with targeted X-rays. It combines science with patient care.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years cover basic sciences, the human body and an introduction to cancer care. Later years cover physics, radiobiology, treatment planning and research. You complete a clinical portfolio and research dissertation in the final year.
Placement and abroad
Clinical placement is a large part of the course, 35 hours a week, partly in holidays, in radiation therapy departments around the country.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as radiation therapists and are the main contact for patients during treatment.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and technology and are caring and able to cope with an emotionally demanding job.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026533Published after the final round
2025 534534554
2024 543534553
2023 546543555

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

  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H4
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6

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

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