MT511 · Level 7 · 3 years

Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

254

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 science degree for careers in health, fitness, sport and leisure. It is based at MTU Kerry.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study exercise science, health studies, activity leadership, physical education and professional practice, plus either aquatics or outdoor learning. The first two years are broad. At the end of second year you pick a stream to specialise in.
Placement and abroad
There is a 12-week work placement in Year 3, local, national or international.
Where it can lead
You can work in health and leisure centres, coaching, sports development, schools and community centres. You can progress to year 4 of one of three honours degrees.
Who it suits
Suits students who are active, enjoy practical sport and want to work in health and fitness.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026254Published after the final round
2025 261261452
2024 269280440
2023 250250413

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 or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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