SE928 · Level 7 · 3 years

Applied Health Care

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

226

Up 11 points since 2023 (215).

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About this course

This three-year degree introduces you to health care across the whole lifespan, from children to older adults. It is built around direct care, with a mix of science and practical learning.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of care, medical and surgical care, pharmacology, mental health, health promotion and psychology. Later modules cover evidence based health care, management of care and connected health, which is about digital and telehealth services.
Placement and abroad
You have clinical placements in every year in health care settings across the south east.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and community care, manage GP practices, work in telehealth, health research or pharmaceutical sales. You can also add a year to the Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Applied Healthcare.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a career in health care, like science and want hands-on contact with patients.

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About Health

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026226Published after the final round
2025 226227387
2024 225225389
2023 215215387

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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