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Course CodeNameSpecific Subjects Required (reference is to higher level Leaving Certificate or Advanced GCE (A-Level) grades) Available Places in 2012 Minimum points in 2011
TR002Musicsee note 520 420
TR003Historynone38 445*
TR004Lawnone 90 505*
TR005Philosophynone 20 430
TR006Psychologynone 31 545*
TR007Clinical speech and language studiessee note 434 520*
TR008 World religions and theologynone 29 345
TR009Music educationsee note 5 10 5450
TR012History and political sciencenone 24 505*
TR015Philosophy, political science, economics & sociologysee note 1 34

525*

TR016 Deaf studies see note 20 20 385
TR017 Law and business see note 1 25 555*
TR018Law and FrenchC1 in French 15 550*
TR019Law and GermanC1 in German 15 495
TR020 Law and political science none 20 560
TR021ClassicsC3 in Greek or Latin15 405
TR022Early and modern IrishC3 in Irish15 350
TR023English studiesC3 in English 40 495*
TR024European studiessee note 8 45 530
TR025Drama and theatre studiessee note 12 16 455
TR027Irish Studies see note 2120 375
TR028 Ancient and medieval history and culture none 15 415
TR029 Political science and geography none 20 475
TR030 Catholic theological studies none 15 n/a
TR031 Mathematics B3 in mathematics 30 485
TR032 Engineering C3 in mathematics 165 400
TR033‡ Computer science C3 in mathematics 80 385
TR034 Management science & information systems studies C3 in mathematics 27 385
TR035‡ Theoretical physics B3 in mathematics and B3 in physics 40 490*
TR038‡ Engineering with management C3 in Mathematics 18 380
TR039 Computer science and language see note 22 15  
TR051 Medicine see notes 3A and 3B 123 739*
TR052 Dental science see note 3A 32 570*
TR053 Physiotherapy see notes 1 & 6 40 535
TR054 Occupational therapy see note 7 40 500*
TR055 Radiation therapy see note 14 30 515*
TR056 Human health and disease see note 18 35 520*
TR071‡ Science see notes 1 & 2 340 470*
TR072 Pharmacy see notes 1 & 9 75 545
TR073‡ Human genetics see notes 1 & 10 15 535*
TR074‡ Chemistry with molecular modelling see note 11 5 430
TR075‡ Medicinal chemistry see notes 1 & 2 28 500
TR076‡ Nanoscience, physics and chemistry of advanced materials see note 13 15 475
TR077 Earth sciences see notes 1 and 2 14 460*
TR081 Business, economic and social studies see note 1 236 480
TR082 Business and computing see note 19 30 420
TR083 Sociology and social policy none 28 435
TR084 Social studies (Social Work) none 45 465
TR085 Business studies and French C1 in French & see note 1 15 510*
TR086 Business studies and German C1 in German & see note 1 15 450
TR087 Business studies and Russian C3 in a language excluding English & see note 1 7 410*
TR089 Business studies and Polish C3 in a language excluding English & see note 1 5 390
TR090 Business studies and Spanish C1 in Spanish & see note 1 10 475
TR091 General nursing See note 15 92 415*
TR092 General nursing (mature applicant) See note 17 14 220*
TR093 General nursing Adelaide School of Nursing See notes 15 & 16 29 395*
TR094 General nursing (mature applicant) – Adelaide School of Nursing See notes 16 & 17 4 226
TR095 Psychiatric nursing See note 15 20 375
TR096 Psychiatric nursing (mature applicant) See note 17 25 203
TR097 Intellectual disability nursing See note 15 17 375*
TR098 Intellectual disability nursing (mature applicant) See note 17 13 188
TR911 Children's and general integrated nursing See note 15 15 480*
TR912 Children's and general integrated nursing (mature applicant) See note 17 5 232
TR913 Midwifery See note 15 25 445*
TR914 Midwifery (mature applicant) See note 17 15 225

Courses are funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2007-2013.

‡ These courses are funded by the Irish government under the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and aided by the European Social Fund (ESF) under the Human Capital Investment Operational Programme 2007-2013.
* Not all applicants at this level were offered places

** Note that there are different minimum entry levels for A-level applicants for some courses, see the minimum entry points document at www.tcd.ie/Admissions/undergraduate.

Notes:

  1. A mathematics requirement of grade C on the ordinary or grade D on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade B at GCSE level.

  2. Two higher level grade Cs from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, mathematics, geology, geography, applied mathematics, agricultural 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. A: At least a higher level grade B and a higher level grade C 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 C on the ordinary Leaving Certificate paper, grade D on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade B at GCSE level.
    B: This is a restricted entry course, therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 480 points and meet the matriculation and specific course 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 will take place on 2 March 2013. Applicants must register for the test at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au by 20 January 2013. Test results are valid for two years. Further details on the selection criteria are available at www.tcd.ie/courses or from the Admissions Office: +353 1 896 4444. Applicants should note that application for Medicine must be made online at www.cao.ie.
    * A-level applicants must satisfy matriculation and specific course requirements within three consecutive years,
    e.g. GCSE (2011), AS (2012), A-levels (2013).

  4. A mathematics requirement of grade D on the ordinary or higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade C at GCSE level. A grade C at higher level in one of English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian, Spanish and a grade C at higher level in one of mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science. If you are presenting Advanced GCE (A-levels), a grade C at A-level is required in one of English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian, Spanish and a grade B 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 at GCSE level in one of English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian, Spanish.

  5. This is a restricted entry course, therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. You will be called for an entrance test on 23 March 2013 (provisional date). This will include a simple harmony paper, an ear test, a paper on general musical knowledge and background and an essay paper. Some applicants will be called for interview (and in the case of TR009 applicants, further tests) in late April/early May when the final selections will be made.

  6. Two higher level grade Cs 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 C 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 C in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent, in two of French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish (C1 in the case of French and German, and C2 in the case of Spanish if non-beginner). 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 B in the language in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent.

  9. A higher level grade C in chemistry and a higher level grade C in one of physics, biology, mathematics, geology, geography, applied mathematics and agricultural science.

  10. Two higher level grade Cs from the following subjects: biology, chemistry, physics, physics/chemistry, mathematics and applied mathematics. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics. Mathematics may not be presented with applied mathematics.

  11. A higher level grade C in mathematics and a higher level grade C in one of physics, chemistry, physics/chemistry
    or biology.

  12. 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.

  13. Two higher level grade Cs from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, applied mathematics, mathematics. Leaving certificate applicants must present mathematics at ordinary level grade A2 or at higher level grade C3, while A-level applicants must present mathematics at Grade A at GCSE level or Grade C at A-level. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics. Mathematics may not be presented with applied mathematics.

  14. One higher level grade C from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry.

  15. A grade D on the ordinary or higher paper in mathematics and in one of biology, physics, chemistry, physics/chemistry or agricultural science.
    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 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.

  16. 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 organisation, nominates suitable applicants each year to the Adelaide School of Nursing. In selecting applicants, the Society has regard to its particular obligation to applicants from the Protestant community and also to members of inter-church families. Applicants will be sent an additional application form, to be returned to the Adelaide Hospital Society. On the basis of information provided, applicants may be called to interview before final selections are made.

  17. This is a restricted entry course, therefore, applications must be received by the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. Mature applicants to Midwifery or Nursing are NOT required to submit a mature-student supplementary application form to Trinity College. If you indicate Midwifery or Nursing as a mature student, the Nursing Career Centre will invite you to a written assessment.
    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 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.

  18. A higher level grade C in biology and a higher level grade C in one of physics, chemistry or physics/chemistry.

  19. A higher level grade C3 or an ordinary level grade A2 in mathematics.

  20. A higher level grade C in English and grade D at ordinary or higher level in a language other than English.

  21. Applicants who wish to choose Strand B must attain at least grade HC3 in Leaving Certificate Irish or grade C in A-level Irish. There are no specific course requirements for Strand A.

  22. A higher level grade C3 in mathematics. Also, a grade C1 at higher level in French or German if selecting French or German, or a grade B3 at higher level in Irish if selecting Irish.

 


Last updated 11 October 2012 by admissions@tcd.ie (Email).