Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements
College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences
| CAO Code | Programme | Minimum Entry Requirements | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK101 | Arts | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK102 | Social Science | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK103 | Music | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | Applicants are required to pass a special entrance test. |
| CK104 | Arts with Music | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | Applicants are required to pass a special entrance test. |
| CK105 | Film & Screen Media | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK106 | Applied Psychology | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK107 | Geography & Archaeology | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK108 | Arts (International) | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK111 | Early Years and Childhood Studies | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK112 | Drama & Theatre Studies | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | Applicants are required to pass a special entrance test. |
| CK116 | Sports Studies & Physical Education | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
College of Business & Law
| CAO Code | Programme | Minimum Entry Requirements | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK201 | Commerce | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK202 | Accounting | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK203 | Business Information Systems | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK204 | Finance | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK205 | Commerce (International) with French | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in French |
| CK206 | Commerce (International) with German | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in a language other than English |
| CK207 | Commerce (International) with Italian | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in a language other than English |
| CK208 | Commerce (International) with Hispanic Studies | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in a language other than English |
| CK209 | Commerce (International) with Irish | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in Irish |
| CK210 | Government | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK211 | Commerce (International) with Chinese Studies | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in a language other than English |
| CK301 | Law | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK302 | Law and French | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in French |
| CK304 | Law and Irish | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC1 in Irish |
| CK305 | Law (Clinical) | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK306 | Law (International) | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
College of Science, Engineering & Food Science
| CAO Code | Programme | Minimum Entry Requirements | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK401 | Computer Science | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes | None |
| CK407 | Mathematical Sciences | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HB3 in Mathematics |
| CK402 | Biological & Chemical Sciences | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics |
| CK404 | Environmental & Earth System Sciences | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics |
| CK405 | Genetics | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in Biology |
| CK406 | Chemical Sciences | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics |
| CK408 | Physics & Astrophysics | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics |
| CR320 | Biomedical Science | HC3 in one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Physics with Chemistry (joint) and in one other subject, and passes in four subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics and one other subject recognised for entry purposes. (This is a joint programme run by CIT and UCC). | None |
| CK502 | Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes | None |
| CK506 | International Development & Food Policy | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes | None |
| CK504 | Nutritional Sciences | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics |
| CK505 | Food Science | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics |
| CK601 | Process & Chemical Engineering | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) or Technology, and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; if the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required |
| CK602 | Civil & Environmental Engineering | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) or Technology, and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; if the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required |
| CK603 | Energy Engineering | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) or Technology, and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; if the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required |
| CK605 | Electrical & Electronic Engineering | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) or Technology, and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes | HC3 in a Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; if the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required |
| CK606 | Architecture | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
College of Medicine & Health
| CAO Code | Programme | Minimum Entry Requirements | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK701 | Medicine (Undergraduate Entry) | HC3 in Chemistry and either Physics or Biology and passes at H/O Level in the Leaving Certificate in Irish, English, another language and Mathematics. | Minimum 480 Leaving Certificate points (or equivalent) and successful completion of the HPAT (Ireland) within the 2-year period immediately preceding admission to the Medicine programme. Matriculation and Points Requirements must be met at the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). |
| CK702 | Dentistry | HC3 in Chemistry and either Physics or Biology and passes at H/O Level in the Leaving Certificate in Irish, English, another language and Mathematics. | None |
| CK703 | Pharmacy | HC3 in Chemistry and either Physics or Biology and passes at H/O Level in the Leaving Certificate in Irish, English, another language and Mathematics. | None |
| CK704 | Occupational Therapy | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and one other subject recognised for entry purposes. | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject |
| CK705 | Speech & Language Therapy | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and one other subject recognised for entry purposes. | HC3 in a Laboratory Science subject and a HC3 in a language other than English |
| CK706 | Public Health & Health Promotion | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and one other subject recognised for entry purposes. | HC3 in either a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics |
| CK710 | General Nursing | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and 2 other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK712 | Children's & General Nursing (Integrated) | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and 2 other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK714 | Nursing International (with German) | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and 2 other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | HC3 in German |
| CK720 | Psychiatric Nursing | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and 2 other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK730 | Intellectual Disability Nursing | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and 2 other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK740 | Midwifery | HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H/O level in the Leaving Cert from Irish, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and 2 other subjects recognised for entry purposes. | None |
| CK791 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by June 2012 a minimum second class honours, grade one (2H1 or equivalent) result in their first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8). |
Applicants must also have taken the Gradaute Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) after 1 September 2011. Eligible candiates will be selected solely on the basis of their GAMSAT score (i.e. the candidate with the highest GAMSAT score will receive the first offer; the candidate with the next highest score will receive the next offer until all available places are filled). |
All students in the College of Medicine & Health are subject to tests to establish health status to practice. The nature of tests is reviewed in line with medical best practice and may include tests for Hepatitis and TB. Students in the College of Medicine & Health are also subject to Garda Vetting.