AU172 · Level 6 · 2 years

Health Science with Dietetics Studies

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

357

Up 41 points since 2023 (316).

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About this course

A two-year Higher Certificate in Science about food, nutrition and health. It has a progression route to a BSc Honours in Dietetics at Coventry University.

How long
2 years
What you study
Year 1 covers human biology, health and disease, anatomy and physiology, communication skills and an introduction to dietetics. Year 2 includes foundations of dietetic practice, nutrition and physiology, an introduction to diet therapy and food and catering systems.
Placement and abroad
The course includes work placements outside Donegal and the north west; you arrange and pay for your own travel and accommodation, and need Hepatitis B vaccination and Garda vetting.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in healthcare, community services and nutrition support, or use the qualification to progress to a degree in dietetics.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in food, nutrition and health and enjoy science and working with people.

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About Health

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026357Published after the final round
2025 359359456
2024 320347473
2023 316316454

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Biology: Higher H5

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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