MT876 · Level 8 · 4 years

Nutrition and Health Science

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

389

Down 13 points since 2023 (402).

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About this course

A science degree in Cork about human nutrition and its link to health. It leads into the food and healthcare industries. It is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover biological science such as microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology, plus the basics of human nutrition. Later years cover nutrition communication, nutritional epidemiology, clinical nutrition, functional foods and food regulation. There is a lot of lab practice.
Placement and abroad
A work placement module is a key part of the course.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in research, product development, food safety and regulation, nutrition communication and quality assurance. The degree does not qualify you as a dietitian, but you can study further to become one.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about food and health and like science and lab work.

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
2026389Published after the final round
2025 388388434
2024 397397434
2023 402402445

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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