CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU170 Health Science with Physiotherapy Studies, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 488. Not everyone on 488 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. Down 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 522 and the final cut-off 484. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Health Science with Physiotherapy Studies [Letterkenny]”. "Letterkenny" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 488
- 2025 Round 1
- 522
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU170 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 488 | - | 488 |
| 2025 | 522 | 498 | 484 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 488?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 488.
488 points is above roughly 75% of 2026 candidates (about 25.4% scored 480 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 488.
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Other courses at ATU
The ATU courses closest in points to AU170. All ATU courses and points.
- AU975PharmacyLevel 8 · not all offered544
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- AU671Medical ScienceLevel 8499
- AU973Clinical Measurement PhysiologyLevel 8 · not all offered498
- AU618ArtLevel 8 · test/portfolio489
- AU171Health Science with Occupational Therapy StudiesLevel 7487
- AU649Engineering - Common EntryLevel 8487
- AU985Education, Home Economics and Biology - with concurrent Teacher EducatioLevel 8 · not all offered465
- AU645Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8462
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU170: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about AU170
What were the CAO points for AU170 in 2026?
Health Science with Physiotherapy Studies (AU170) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 488 points in 2026. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection.
What were the points for AU170 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU170 was 522 points, Round 2 was 498 and the final end-of-season figure was 484. Down 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 522 and the final cut-off 484.
Is AU170 a Level 8 course?
No. AU170 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for AU170 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU170: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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