CK707 · Level 8 · 4 years

Medical and Health Sciences

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

512

Down 32 points since 2023 (544).

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About this course

This is a science degree focused on human health, disease and medical research. It is taught by staff from several UCC medical and science schools.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers human biology, cardiovascular, respiratory and gut biology, epidemiology, pharmacology and translational medicine. Teaching includes lectures, tutorials and lab sessions. In Year 4 you do a 20-credit research project and pick from specialist modules.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices industries, health promotion, education and policy, or do postgraduate study or PhD research. They can also apply for graduate entry to Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and other health courses.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and lab work and are interested in health and medical research.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026512Published after the final round
2025 532532566
2024 532521544
2023 544532566

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
  • Chemistry: Higher H4
  • Phys/Bio/Ag: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

See the course on the University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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