Admission Requirements

Honors Subjects

Specific subjects required for other EU countries: See the information for the Irish Leaving Certificate and compare it with the equivalent grades for your country in the Entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA Applicants at: www2.cao.ie/downloads/documents/2024/Guidelines-EU-EFTA-UK-2024.pdf

Courses are funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan.
‡ These courses are funded by the Irish government and the European Union under the European Social Fund (ESF).
Notes:

1. A mathematics requirement of grade 4 on the ordinary or grade 6 on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade B/6 at GCSE level.
2. Two higher level grade 4s (Grade Cs at A Level) from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, mathematics, geology, geography, applied mathematics, agricultural science, computer science. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Agricultural science may not be presented with biology. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

3. 3A) A higher level grade 3 and a higher level grade 4 (Grade B and C at A Level) in two of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Agricultural science may not be presented with biology. If you do not have some qualification in physics, you must present mathematics at grade 4 on the ordinary Leaving Certificate paper, grade 6 on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade B/6 at GCSE level.
   
   3B) Applicants must achieve a minimum of 480 points and meet the minimum entry and course specific requirements in the same sitting* of the Leaving Certificate examination. In addition, all applicants will be required to sit the admissions test (HPAT - Ireland) which is scheduled for February 2025. Applicants must register for the test at: https://hpat-ireland.acer.org/ by 20 January 2025. Further details on the selection criteria are available at: www.tcd.ie/courses or from the Academic Registry: +353 1 896 4500. Applicants should note that application for Medicine must be made online at: www.cao.ie 

*A Level applicants must satisfy minimum entry and course specific requirements within three consecutive years, e.g. GCSE (2020) AS (2021), A-Levels (2022)

4. A mathematics requirement of grade 6 on the ordinary or higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade C/5 at GCSE level. A grade 4 at higher level in one of English or a language other than English and a grade O2/H6 in one of mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science OR a H4 in one of mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science and a grade O2/H6 in English or a language other than English.  If you are presenting Advanced GCE (A-levels), a grade C at A-level is required in one of English or a language other than English and a grade B/6 at GCSE level in one of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics; or a grade C at A-level in one of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and a grade B/6 at GCSE level in one of English or a language other than English.
5. This is a restricted entry course; therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. An on-line entrance  test will be held on March (tbc). Some applicants will be called for interviewin early  April when the final selections will be made.

6. Two higher level grade 4s (Grade Cs at A level) from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, mathematics, agricultural science. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Agricultural science may not be presented with biology.

7. One higher level grade 4 (Grade C at A Level) from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science.
8. Students entering this programme will study two languages from French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish. Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish are available from beginner level. No student may study more than one language as a beginner. Students accepted onto this programme, subject to the above regulations, will normally have at least a higher level grade 4 in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent, in two of French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish (H3 in the case of French and German, and H4 in the case of Spanish if non-beginner) (Grade C at A Level). Students who have only one language (other than English or Irish) may also be admitted, subject to the above regulations, if they achieve a higher level grade H3 in the language in the Leaving Certificate, or a Grade B at A Level. 
9. A higher level grade 4 in chemistry or physics/chemistry and a higher level grade 4 in one of physics, biology, mathematics, geology, geography, applied mathematics, agricultural science and computer science (grade C at A Level). Physics/Chemistry may not be presented with Chemistry or Physics to satisfy requirements. 
10. This is a restricted entry course; therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. If you indicate Drama studies or Drama and theatre studies as a choice of subject, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete in March. On the basis of the completed questionnaire some applicants will be called to attend a workshop and interview (during April/May) before final selections are made.
11. One higher level grade 4 (Grade C at A Level) from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry.
12. A grade 6 on the ordinary or higher paper in mathematics and in one of biology, physics, chemistry, physics/chemistry or agricultural science; or a grade C/5 in mathematics and in one of biology, physics, chemistry at GCSE level. Mature applicants should follow the instructions in the CAO Handbook (available at www.cao.ie).

Applicants who have previously been unsuccessful (academic and/or placement) in any Nursing or Midwifery programme or have any issues which would affect their registration with An Bord Altranais will only be considered for re-entry to Nursing or Midwifery on a case-by-case basis appeal basis to the relevant Programme Board.  Such applicants should make their case in writing to the Admissions Officer and include any relevant details of extenuating circumstances.

We can unfortunately not currently accept applications to Nursing or Midwifery programmes from students with Non-EU fee status.

13. This is a restricted entry course; therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. The Adelaide Hospital Society, which is a voluntary charitable organization, nominates suitable applicants each year to the Adelaide School of Nursing. Applicants will be sent an additional application form in mid-March, to be returned to the Adelaide Hospital Society. On the basis of the completed application form, a list of eligible applicants will be selected. Places on this course will then be allocated on the basis of Leaving Certificate points/QQI points/mature students' written assessment scores.

14. A higher level grade 4 in biology and a higher level grade 4 in one of physics, chemistry or physics/chemistry (Grade C at A level).

15. A higher level grade 4 or an ordinary level grade 2 in mathematics or grade C at A Level or grade A/8 at GCSE level.

16. A higher level grade 4 in English and grade 6 at ordinary or higher level in a language other than English. Grade C at A level English Literature (A or B) or English Language (A or B) and Grade C/5 in a language other than English at GCSE level.

17. A higher level grade 3 and a higher level grade 4 (Grade B and C at A Level) in two of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. If you do not have some qualification in physics, you must present mathematics at grade 5 on the ordinary Leaving Certificate paper, grade 6 on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or Grade B/6 at GCSE level.

18. A higher level grade 4 in mathematics (Grade C at A Level). Also, a grade 3 at higher level in French, Irish or Spanish. (Grade C at A Level in French or Spanish or Grade B in Irish at A Level.

19. The languages available within Modern Language are French, German, Italian, Modern Irish, Russian and Spanish. German, Italian, Russian and Spanish are available at beginners level but prior knowledge is required for French and Modern Irish. Students are not permitted to commence two languages. Applicants wishing to study German, Italian, Russian or Spanish must present a H4 in a language other than English. To be eligible for French or Modern Irish applicants must present a H4 in French or Modern Irish. A Level Applicants: To be eligible for French or Modern Irish applicants must present a Grade C at A Level in French or Modern Irish. To study German, Italian, Russian or Spanish a Grade C at A Level in a language other than English is required.

Joint Honours/Modern Language

Students select two subjects from the list below.

Important Notes:

1. A student may not study two languages at beginner's level. Students applying for any combination of Language and Modern Language must have a H4 in one of the two languages.

2. French and Modern Irish are NOT available at beginner’s level. A H4 is required to be eligible for either of these languages

Specific subjects required for other EU countries: See the information for the Irish Leaving Certificate and compare it with the equivalent grades for your country

Notes

1. A mathematics requirement of grade 4 on the ordinary or grade 6 on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade B/6 at GCSE level.


2. A higher level grade 4 or ordinary level grade 2 in mathematics. Grade C at A level or grade A/8 at GCSE level in mathematics.


3. This is a restricted entry course; therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. If you indicate Drama studies or Drama and theatre studies as a choice of subject, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete in March. On the basis of the completed questionnaire some applicants will be called to attend a workshop and interview (during April/May) before final selections are made.


4. The languages available within Modern Language are French, German, Italian, Modern Irish, Russian and Spanish.  German, Italian, Russian and Spanish are available at beginners level but prior knowledge is required for French and Modern Irish.  Students are not permitted to commence to languages.  Applicants wishing to study German, Italian, Russian or Spanish must present a H4 in a language other than English.  To be eligible for French or Modern Irish applicants must present a H4 in French or Irish.  A Level applicants: To be eligible for French or Modern Irish applicants must present a Grade C at A Level in French or Irish.  To study German, Italian, Russian or Spanish a Grade C at A Level in a language other than English is required.

Joint Honours/Modern Language

Each possible combination of two subjects has a unique three-digit code. TR followed by the three-digit code of your chosen combination should be entered on the CAO application form e.g. TR262 English Literature and History.

The absence of a code in a grid position indicates that the corresponding combination of subjects is not permitted.

Ordinary Degrees and Diplomas

Notes:

A. Applicants are required to present six subjects, including English, mathematics and one of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry or agricultural science. Of the six subjects presented two must be of a standard of at least grade 4 on ordinary Leaving Certificate papers. The remaining four subjects must be presented to a standard of at least grade 6 on ordinary Leaving Certificate papers.

B. Applicants are required to present six subjects, including English, mathematics and one of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry or agricultural science. Of the six subjects presented two must be of a standard of at least grade 4 on higher Leaving Certificate papers. The remaining four subjects must be presented to a standard of at least grade 6 on ordinary Leaving Certificate papers.

C. Applications may also be considered from mature applicants who do not satisfy the academic entry requirements but can demonstrate appropriate experience relevant to the course.

Applications for restricted entry courses must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry.

 Bonus points for maths: 25 additional points will be awarded for a grade 4 or better on higher level Mathematics ONLY