Advanced Therapeutic Technologies

Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [1 x H4, 1 x H5 and 4 x O6/H7] in the Irish Leaving Certificate to include Irish (unless exempt), English, Mathematics, a third language, a laboratory science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Agricultural Science) and one other recognised subject. Applicants must present a minimum grade of H4 in Mathematics, a H5 in another subject and a minimum of O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects.

• H indicates minimum grade at Higher Level Leaving Certificate 
• O indicates minimum grade at Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate

Eligible applicants are awarded Irish Leaving Certificate points on the basis of their best six recognised subjects, from a single Irish Leaving Certificate sitting, as follows:

Note:

• Bonus points for Mathematics: Students presenting a H6 or above in Higher Level Mathematics have 25 points added to their score for Mathematics. The six highest subject scores will be counted to achieve a cumulative points score. The bonus points for Mathematics will only be relevant in cases where the subject Higher Level Mathematics is scored as one of the applicant’s six best subjects for points scoring purposes.

If you are an EU A-Level applicant, you must:

1. Meet the following minimum subject requirements:

• Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [2 x A-Level subjects (Grade C) and 4 passes (Grade C or above at GCSE level or Grade E or above at A-Level)], to include a minimum Grade C in GCSE English, a second language and two other recognised subjects, plus a minimum of Grade C in A-Level Mathematics and one other recognised A-Level subject.

AND

2. Meet the minimum Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points calculated on the basis of the following:

• The best three A-Level subjects from one academic year and one AS Level in a different subject from the same or preceding academic year; or
• The best four A-Level subjects from one academic year. If four A-Level subjects are presented, the fourth subject is scored at a lower rate.
• Only A-Level grades awarded on the same date can be considered for computation.
• A maximum of four distinct recognised subjects will be counted.
• Applicants are scored on the basis of their best four A-Levels, or three A-Levels and an AS Level in a different subject from the same or preceding year (note one A-Level grade from the previous year may be substituted for an AS grade but will only be scored as an AS).
• Grades in the same subject in A-Level and AS Level cannot be combined.

As a guide, Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points are calculated using the following conversion table (please note that GCE A Level scoring is currently under review for entry via CAO from 2025 onwards):

Note:

• Bonus points for Mathematics: Students presenting a Grade E or above in A-Level Mathematics will be awarded 25 additional Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points. This will only apply to one Mathematics subject out of the following: Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Pure Mathematics and is only where that subject is used as one of the subjects for points scoring purposes. (N.B. Mathematics and Pure Mathematics cannot be combined for points purposes.)
• Points guide 2023: As a guide, the 2023 Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points score required for admission to the Advanced Therapeutic Technologies programme was 443, which is approximately equivalent to 1 x A and 2 X B in your three best A-Levels, plus 1 x A in a fourth AS Level (or similar combination).

If you are an EU International Baccalaureate (IB) applicant, you must:

1. Meet the following minimum subject requirements:

• Present three subjects at Higher Level (minimum Grade 5) and three subjects at Standard Level (minimum Grade 4), to include English, Mathematics, a second language and another recognised subject. A minimum Grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics is required for entry to the BSc in Advanced Therapeutic Technologies. 
• Applicants presenting IB through English must achieve a minimum Grade 4 in Standard Level English (either English A1, A2 or B). Applicants not presenting IB through English must achieve a minimum Grade 5 in Higher Level English (either English A1, A2 or B).
• Alternatively, applicants must meet the English language requirements as outlined in the Minimum English language requirements below.
• Both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation are acceptable.

Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [1 x H4, 1 x H5 and 4 x O6/H7] in the Irish Leaving Certificate to include Irish (unless exempt), English, Mathematics, a third language, a laboratory science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Agricultural Science) and one other recognised subject. 

Applicants must present a minimum grade of H4 in Mathematics, a H5 in another subject and a minimum of O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects.

The pre-2017 Leaving Certificate grading scale can be converted into the new Leaving Certificate grading scale by using the table below:

Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) recognised Level 6 Access to Science awards are accepted in lieu of the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent secondary school examinations for Mature Entry routes only.

Applicants must present a minimum of three A-Level subjects* with minimum grades of BBC, to include Mathematics (with a minimum grade of B) and at least one laboratory Science.

All applicants must also have completed a minimum of six subjects at GCSE level, which must include a minimum of Grade 4 / C in English and Mathematics.

Applicants must present a minimum score of 30 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points). The Diploma must comprise a minimum of six subjects* (three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level), which must include Mathematics** at Higher Level (with a minimum score of 5) and another laboratory science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at Higher Level.

*All IB Diploma subject examinations must be taken within two consecutive academic years (i.e. school years 11 and 12). Any repeat examinations taken outside of these two years will not be considered.
**Both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation are acceptable for application to RCSI.

Applicants must present a minimum average score of 80% in Grade 12, which must include a minimum score of 80% in Mathematics and minimum scores of 75% in two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Calculus.

Applicants must hold a bona-fide certificate of completion issued by the CBSE or CISCE.

Applicants must achieve a minimum overall average score of 75% or above across four subjects, to include a minimum score of 75% in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and minimum scores of 70% in two laboratory science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) and one other subject.

Note for applicants based in India 
RCSI works with a select group of agents in India for application to our Pharmacy, Advanced Therapeutic Technologies and Physiotherapy programmes. We will also accept direct applications to these programmes. Please refer to the Apply section for a list of agents that RCSI works with.

STPM minimum grades of B, B and C, to include Mathematics (with a minimum grade of B) and at least one laboratory science.

All applicants must also have completed a minimum of six subjects at S.P.M level, which must include a minimum Grade C in English and Mathematics.

Applicants must present a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in Grade 12, which must include a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Mathematics and in two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Calculus.

Students who graduate from high school systems that do not meet the National University of Ireland (NUI) regulations for direct entry to the Undergraduate programmes offered at RCSI may undertake a recognised pre-university/foundation programme and apply to RCSI on the basis of the results obtained in their selected programme. RCSI does not make recommendations or have any preferred providers from the programmes listed below.

The following is a listing of pre-university/foundation programmes offered in a number of centres throughout Ireland, the UK and globally:

*Further information on the IFG Medical Foundation Programme is available on their website.
**In Ireland, the NCUK International Foundation Year is offered at DIFC. Further information on NCUK, including centres where the International Foundation Year is offered, is available on their website.

Below is a listing of UK-based pre-university/foundation programmes. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and other foundation programmes not listed below may be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the RCSI Admissions Office. Again, RCSI does not make recommendations or have any preferred providers from the programmes listed below.