Study Physiotherapy in Ireland
Students from Canada, the United States, and other Non-European Union (EU) regions, may apply to the following Irish Physiotherapy programs via the Atlantic Bridge Program using one common application and only one set of supporting documents:
- University College Dublin – 2 Year Professional MSc Physiotherapy Degree
- University of Limerick – 2 Year MSc Physiotherapy degree
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences– 3 Year BSc and 4 Year BSc Physiotherapy degrees
University College Dublin requires a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale for the MSc Physiotherapy Degree.
If you wish to apply, please complete the Application Request Form and we will provide you with the application materials you require.
Note: Students who are eligible for EU tuition fees must apply via the Central Applications Office. For further information on eligibility for EU tuition fees, please click here.
Physiotherapy Schools
Within this section are overviews of the three Irish physiotherapy schools which annually admit full complements of North American students and links to their respective websites.
Practicing in the USA & Canada
Graduates from the USA and Canada must pass their national examinations in order to be eligible to apply for licensure and to practice in their state or province of choice.
Find out MoreFinancial Aid
North American students attending physiotherapy schools usually make use of available financial aid to cover the costs of their training.
The United States
Students from the United States are eligible for Federal Direct and PLUS Loans up to the cost of attendance each year.
Canada
Students from Canada can utilize a Student Line Of Credit for Professional Students, and the Canada Student Loan Program.
Moving to Ireland
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Jonathan Jeger
“UCC provided the benefit a smaller class size, approximately 70 students during our pre-clerkship years, with nearly half of us from North America...”
Dr. Daniel Garcia
“The day I received my acceptance email to Trinity College Dublin from Atlantic Bridge is a day I will never forget...I knew accepting my offer to Trinity was the right choice for my future....”
Alicia Ryan
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