Courses
CAO Alert List
This page provides an overview of recent updates to courses, including new additions, changes, and courses that are no longer running. It also outlines any updates to entry requirements and course titles. Please review each section for the latest information.
New Courses
| CAO Code | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AU374 | Physiotherapy | Based on Letterkenny Campus, it had its first intake in September 2025 of 20 students. Entry requirements: – 6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include English/Irish and Maths – 2 subjects at H5 – Biology at H5 |
| AU975 | Pharmacy | Based on Sligo Campus, 4 years leading to BSc Pharm Hons at Level 8 or 5 years leading to MPharm at Level 9. It had its first intake in September 2025 of 30 students. Entry Requirements: – 6 subjects at 06/H7 which must include: – Maths at 04/H6 – English at 06/H7 – Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry at H4 – Physics or Biology or Applied Mathematics or Geography or Geology or Computer Science or Agricultural Science at H4 Note: Physics/Chemistry may not be presented with Chemistry or physics to satisfy requirements |
| AU375 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | Based on Letterkenny Campus with 1 semester in Mountbellew Campus during Year 2. 5 years leading to Bachelor of VMS at Level 9. First intake of 40 places in September 2026. Entry Requirements: – 6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include Maths and English/Irish – Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry at H4 – Biology or Agricultural Science or Physics at H4 – 2 weeks (min 60 hours) of work experience – completed form to be submitted to ATU by 31/07/2026 – Casper test delivered by Acuity Insights on the dates below: — 9th of January 2026 at 6pm GMT — 15th of January 2026 at 6pm GMT — 26th of February 2026 at 6pm GMT Note: LC Points are going to be moderated and results from Casper test will be added to LC moderated points. |
| AU392 | Special and Inclusive Education | Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: 6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include: – 2 subjects at H5 – English or Irish at O6/H7 – Maths at O6/H7 or Foundation Maths at F2 |
Paused Courses
| CAO Code | Title | Alternative Course Codes & Course Names |
|---|---|---|
| AU535 | Construction Management | – AU635 Construction Management – AU242 Common Entry (degree options in: Architectural Technology or Construction Management – AU342 Construction Management (degree options in: Architectural Technology or Construction Management – AU837 Advanced Wood & Sustainable Building Technology – AU946 Construction Project Management & Applied Technology |
| AU536 | Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics | – AU635 Construction Management – AU836 Quantity Surveying – AU945 Quantity Surveying – AU240 Quantity Surveying – AU341 Quantity Surveying |
| AU538 | Civil Engineering | – AU638 Civil Engineering – AU241 Civil Engineering – AU835 Civil Engineering – AU830 Engineering Common Entry (degree options in: Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering & Design and Civil Engineering – AU944 Civil Engineering |
Cancelled Courses
| CAO Code | Title | Alternative Course Codes & Course Names |
|---|---|---|
| AU290 | Inclusive Practice for Special Needs Assistance | Replaced with: AU392 Special and Inclusive Education |
| AU575 | Physics and Instrumentation | AU675 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics and Instrumentation AU556 Bachelor of Science (Common Entry). Degree options in: – Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology – Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science – Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science – Physics and Instrumentation |
QQI FET Entry Requirements Changes
The FET Entry Requirements for all nursing programmes across ATU have changed. Applicants will still need a minimum of 5 distinctions but the requirement to have a distinction in Human Growth and Development or Biology has been removed.
| CAO Code | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AU690 AU691 AU380 AU381 AU382 AU991 AU992 | General Nursing Mental Health Nursing General Nursing Mental Health Nursing Intellectual Disability Nursing General Nursing Intellectual Disability Nursing | QQI applicants are required to hold a Level 5 major award in one of the following: – Nursing Studies 5M4349 – Healthcare Support 5M4339 Community and Health Services 5M4468 – Health Service Skills 5M3782 5 distinctions are required, which must include the following 2: – Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749, and – Nursing Theory and Practice 5N4325, or Care Support 5N0758 |
Change of Title
| CAO Code | Old Title | New Title |
|---|---|---|
| AU917 | English and Psychology | English and Psychology – Common Entry Degree options in: Psychology and English OR English and Psychology |
| AU302 | Marketing with Online Technologies | Marketing |
| AU616 | Communications, Media and Storytelling | Communications and Media |