AU972 · Level 8 · 4 years

Human Nutrition

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

356

Down 21 points since 2023 (377).

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About this course

A degree on how food and diet affect health and disease. It is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, so graduates can register as associate nutritionists.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers human biology, chemistry, maths and IT, plus intro modules on nutrition, cooking and health promotion. Later years include nutritional biochemistry, health psychology, food science, public health nutrition, sports nutrition and clinical nutrition. In Year 4 you complete a research project that can be lab based or based on populations.
Placement and abroad
You complete a work placement of at least 12 weeks, in places such as food companies, hospitals, health agencies or with sports nutritionists, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as nutritionists or food scientists in a range of sectors.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and chemistry, are interested in food and health, and like applying science to real situations.

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

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Points history

2023377202434120253492026356

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026356Published after the final round
2025 349349421
2024 341341434
2023 377377434

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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