DN262 · Level 8 · 4 years

Human Nutrition

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

532

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About this course

A science degree about how food and diet affect health. It covers everything from biochemistry to public health and the rules around food.

How long
4 years
What you study
The early years focus on chemistry, biology and nutritional biochemistry, plus modules on nutrients across the life stages and the physiology behind nutrition. Final year goes deeper into molecular, public health and clinical nutrition, food regulation and communicating nutrition. You also complete a research project, and the course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
Placement and abroad
Year three is a 10-month period of professional work experience, with international placements possible.
Where it can lead
Graduates have worked in the food industry, nutrition research and health promotion, and can train further to become a public health nutritionist.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science, especially biology and chemistry, and want to link it to food and health.

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About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026532Published after the final round
2025 530530544
2024 532532554
2023 534533546

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
  • 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.

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

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