CK706 · Level 8 · 4 years

Public Health Sciences

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

476

Up 53 points since 2023 (423).

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About this course

One of the few public health degrees in Ireland, focused on keeping people healthy and preventing disease across whole populations.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes epidemiology, health statistics, biochemistry, physiology and the sociology of health. Later years draw on several disciplines, covering health promotion, nutrition, infectious disease, health policy, health economics and global health, ending with a final-year project.
Placement and abroad
You complete a compulsory 12-week unpaid work placement in Year 3, in Ireland or abroad, with organisations such as HSE public health departments.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in public health research, health promotion, health and safety, nutrition, community work and media, or go on to Master's study or graduate-entry medicine.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in health and society and like working with data and solving real-world problems.

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

2023423202439820254142026476

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026476Published after the final round
2025 414414473
2024 398339477
2023 423423484

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • LS/M/AP/CS: Higher H4

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

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