DK888 · Level 8 · 4 years

Nutrition and Health

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

262

Up 10 points since 2023 (252).

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About this course

This degree looks at how food and diet affect health. It combines biology, food science and public health.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with anatomy, chemistry, cell biology and lab skills. Later you study nutrition through the lifecycle, sports nutrition, food microbiology, public health nutrition and clinical nutrition. Final year includes a research project.
Placement and abroad
There is a semester-long placement in Year 3 in a nutrition, food or health setting.
Where it can lead
Careers include nutritionist, food scientist, product development, food safety and health promotion. After a suitable MSc, graduates can train as a dietitian.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science, are curious about food and health, and want to help people eat well.

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
2026262Published after the final round
2025 234234357
2024 251251338
2023 252252398

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H6 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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