LM068 · Level 8 · 4 years

Food Science and Health

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

424

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About this course

A four-year science degree that links food science with nutrition and health.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study food science, food chemistry, microbiology, quality, processing and safety. You also study human nutrition, physiology and diet and health. Later topics include public health nutrition, nutrient metabolism and food biotechnology.
Placement and abroad
There is a co-op placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include the food industry, pharma, research and government agencies.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and chemistry and are interested in food and health.

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About Biological and related sciences

Exploring biotechnology, genetics, and life sciences

Explore the science of living organisms and life processes. These degrees examine the structure, function, growth, evolution, and interaction of living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. E.g. Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026424Published after the final round
2025 407407465
2024 430430476
2023 430430487

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O3
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science or App Maths: Higher H4

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

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