DN425 · Level 8 · 3 years

Sport, Health and Exercise Science

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

532

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About this course

A science degree about how exercise and sport affect health and performance. It has a lot of practical work in a gym and a human performance laboratory.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, coaching and strength and conditioning. Later years add biomechanics, exercise as medicine, sports nutrition, psychology, research methods and sports injury management. You finish with a research thesis, and graduates can apply for accreditation as a sport and exercise scientist with the Irish Sport and Exercise Science Association.
Placement and abroad
All students do a work placement in third year, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in areas such as sports technology, athlete and team support, health promotion, strength and conditioning, and education and research.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy science and sport together and like learning in labs and training facilities.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

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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 533531544
2024 542542555
2023 534534554

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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