leaving certificate it says this on the website are you blind irish leaving certificate the points required for entry in are likely to be similar to those required in points six year programme a minimum of six subjects in the leaving certificate examination which must include irish english mathematics a third language nui matriculation requirements and a science subject from the group physics chemistry physics chemistry or biology five year programme students may be eligible for entry to the five year programme with two sciences applicants must obtain a minimum of six subjects which must include irish english mathematics a second language and a minimum of grade b in higher level chemistry and physics or biology