TU879 · Level 8 · 4 years

Physics with Medical Physics and Bioengineering

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

301

Down 20 points since 2023 (321).

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About this course

A physics degree focused on medical technology, accredited by the Institute of Physics. It was developed with the medical device industry and Irish medical physics and bioengineering teams.

How long
4 years
What you study
You cover core physics and maths, then specialist modules in medical devices, bioengineering, medical imaging and radiotherapy. You learn how x-ray and ultrasound images are formed and how artificial limbs and implants are designed.
Placement and abroad
There is a seven-month placement in Year 3 in a hospital department, research lab or medical device company, and you can also spend 6 to 12 months studying abroad.
Where it can lead
Careers include bioengineer, medical device designer, electronics industry, alternative energy developer, computer programmer and science teacher.
Who it suits
Suits students who like physics and want to apply it to healthcare and medical devices.

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About Health

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Points history

2023321202433920253292026301

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026301Published after the final round
2025 329329466
2024 339331455
2023 321307409

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

  • Nanotechnology TU Dublin: Higher H4
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O3

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

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