AU967 · Level 8 · 4 years

Occupational Safety and Health

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

316

Down 35 points since 2023 (351).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree on keeping workers safe and healthy. It is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn to prevent injuries and illness at work, advise on health and safety law and set up safety systems. You cover chemical safety, noise, dust and gases using lectures, lab monitoring, site visits and case studies. You work with an industry partner on a safety management system and training programme.
Placement and abroad
A five-month paid work placement in Year 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as health and safety advisors or managers in any sector, such as manufacturing, construction, retail and public bodies.
Who it suits
Suits students who like applied science, working with people and making workplaces safer.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026316Published after the final round
2025 300300366
2024 310310360
2023 351351397

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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