TR056 · Level 8 · 4 years

Human Health and Disease

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

566

Down 34 points since 2023 (600).

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About this course

A biomedical science degree that studies the human body in health and disease and prepares you for research. It is taught in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute.

How long
4 years
What you study
In the first two years you study cell biology, biochemistry, physiology and anatomy, including dissection. Later years cover how diseases are classified, diagnosed and treated, with input from clinicians. In fourth year you do a lab research project.
Where it can lead
Graduates can do a master's or PhD, apply for graduate-entry medicine, or work in pharma, biotech, health promotion and policy.
Who it suits
Suits students who like human biology and lab work and are interested in research.

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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

2023600202457920255672026566

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026566Published after the final round
2025 567567578
2024 579578590
2023 600600613

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

  • Physics, Chemistry, Phys/Chem: Higher H4
  • Biology: Higher H4
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • A language except English: 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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