SE902 · Level 8 · 4 years

Exercise Sciences

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

281

Up 11 points since 2023 (270).

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About this course

A common entry degree in exercise science for students who are unsure which area to specialise in. You pick one of three paths towards the end of Year 2.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years cover fitness and movement, anatomy and kinesiology, biomechanics, data and measurement, business, nutrition and positive psychology. In Years 3 and 4 you specialise in Sport and Exercise Science, Nutrition and Exercise Science, or Health and Exercise Science, and do a final-year research project.
Placement and abroad
Each pathway includes a work-based placement in the second semester of Year 3. There are also practical placements in the first two years.
Where it can lead
Postgraduate study is available at SETU Waterford and elsewhere.
Who it suits
Suits students who like sport, health and science and want time to decide their specialism.

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About Sports and related courses

Covers sports science, management, and coaching

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026281Published after the final round
2025 280280370
2024 279279387
2023 270270398

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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