AU861 · Level 7 · 3 years

Health Science and Physiology

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

311

Up 28 points since 2023 (283).

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About this course

A Level 7 degree about physical activity, exercise and nutrition and how they affect people's health. It includes a recognised fitness instruction award.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, health promotion and exercise instruction. Year 2 adds exercise physiology, health psychology, biomechanics and research methods, with more lab work. Year 3 lets you go deeper into areas like resistance training, nutrition and health promotion, and you complete a research project.
Where it can lead
The degree can lead to fitness and health roles, or to further study in allied health areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and diagnostic imaging. The REPS Ireland fitness instruction award is built in.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy sport, fitness and science and are interested in helping people stay healthy.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

2023283202427320252712026311

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026311Published after the final round
2025 271271449
2024 273273433
2023 283262435

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

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

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