MH222 · Level 8 · 4 years

Food Science and Human Nutrition

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

422

Down 19 points since 2024 (441).

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About this course

A four-year Level 8 degree in food science and human nutrition. It looks at how food is made, how it affects health and how it might change in future.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study food and nutrition, biology, chemistry and maths. Topics include food safety and quality, food chemistry, sensory science, food security and healthy living. Final year includes a capstone project.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can do a work placement, in Ireland or abroad, subject to availability.
Where it can lead
Careers include production management, nutrition, food safety, product development, sales and public sector roles. It can also lead to postgraduate dietetics, public health or social policy.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in food, health and science, and like chemistry and biology.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026422Published after the final round
2025 442440474
2024 441441477
2023 Not offered under this code

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Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, CS: 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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