TU869 · Level 8 · 4 years

Environmental Health

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

308

Up 10 points since 2023 (298).

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About this course

Environmental health looks at how air, water, food and buildings affect people's health. The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years have a strong science base, including microbiology, chemistry, ecology and building technology. Later you study food safety, occupational health and safety, public health, housing, air quality, noise and radiation, and health promotion. You finish with a research project.
Placement and abroad
There is a period of professional practice, or placement, where you apply what you have learned.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in environmental management, health and safety, food safety and health promotion, including as Environmental Health Officers in the state sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and want a job that protects public health.

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About Environment

Environmental science, conservation, and sustainability

The study of Environment courses focuses on understanding the natural world, human impact on the environment, and strategies for sustainable management and conservation. Students learn about climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. E.g. Environmental Science, Marine Science, Sustainability.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026308Published after the final round
2025 320320402
2024 300300390
2023 298298377

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 O4
  • Traditional Science: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

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

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