CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Human Health and Disease

Trinity College Dublin - TCD
Trinity College Dublin - TCD
Course Code
TR056
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
567  
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Course Summary

The Human Health and Disease degree trains students for work in the field of biomedical research. It brings to life the fascinating connections between structure and function in the human body and explores the health and disease continuum in detail, including teaching on how medical therapies act to treat or even prevent disease.

As an example, understanding brain structure and biochemistry allows us to appreciate how neurons communicate and this in turn is helping biomedical researchers and clinicians to identify new and effective ways to treat and prevent diseases such as dementia.

Human Health and Disease - TR056
Human Health and Disease - TR056

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College Link

College Link > TR056 - Human Health and Disease

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
Chinese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

French
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Greek
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Irish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Irish Sign Language
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Italian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Japanese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Korean
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Latin
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Spanish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

The course emphasises the crucial links between the basic and applied biomedical sciences and addresses how advances in both are translated into improvements in patient care and the health of the wider population.

The skills developed during this course make graduates ideally suited to a broad range of career opportunities. 

Further Research

College Link > TR056 - Human Health and Disease

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