DC209 · Level 8 · 3 years

Health and Society

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

465

Up 25 points since 2023 (440).

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About this course

A degree about health and how it is shaped by society. It looks at the health of populations rather than treating individuals.

How long
3 years
What you study
You look at health through biological, social, political, ethical and psychological lenses. Modules include public health nutrition, epidemiology, health promotion, research methods and global health. You do a community project in first year, a health equity campaign in second year and a research project in the final year.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in health or social agencies, community development and overseas development. Many go on to postgraduate study such as occupational therapy, speech and language therapy or radiography.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about health and fairness in society and like research and projects.

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
2026465Published after the final round
2025 452452484
2024 420420455
2023 440440506

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
  • Lab Science subject: 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.

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