TU736 · Level 7 · 3 years

Sports Science and Health

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

451

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in the science of exercise, the body and health. It focuses on the medical side of physical activity and injury.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine, biochemistry, nutrition and behavioural science, with practical research skills modules in every semester. Later topics include muscle physiology, immunology and the epidemiology of injury.
Where it can lead
It can lead to work in fitness instruction, scientific research and health-related areas, in clinical and academic settings, and progression to Year 4 of the Level 8 degree TU936.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and science and want to apply it to sport and health.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026451Published after the final round
2025 451451509
2024 451451499
2023 451451518

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 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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