US956 · Level 8 · 4 years

Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

453

Down 12 points since 2023 (465).

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About this course

A sports injury degree in which you learn to prevent, assess and treat muscle and joint injuries. It is accredited by Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study anatomy, physiology, screening and injury prevention, taping and strapping, musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. From Year 2 you work in student-led clinics. Year 4 focuses on advanced clinical and rehabilitation techniques and a capstone project.
Placement and abroad
You have practical placements in Year 2 and a clinical practice placement in the first semester of Year 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates can practise as Certified Athletic Therapists.
Who it suits
Suits students who like anatomy and hands-on work and want to help injured athletes recover.

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

2023465202448420254882026453

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026453Published after the final round
2025 488488509
2024 484484509
2023 465465487

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Agricultural Science: 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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