TU867 · Level 8 · 4 years

Medical Science

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

532

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About this course

Medical science trains you to work as a medical scientist, running tests in hospital laboratories to help diagnose disease. It is approved by CORU.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year one covers core sciences, and year two covers immunology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and the main diagnostic pathology areas. In final year you study molecular diagnostics, quality systems and research methods, choose two specialist options, and do a 12-week research project.
Placement and abroad
You spend 30 weeks on clinical laboratory placement in a hospital in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register with CORU as medical scientists and work in hospital labs, diagnostic companies and research, in Ireland and other countries.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and lab work and want a career in healthcare behind the scenes.

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
2026532Published after the final round
2025 522521532
2024 522522544
2023 532532554

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 or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • Traditional Science: Higher H4

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 Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman website ↗

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