TU872 · Level 8 · 4 years

Public Health Nutrition

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

422

Down 55 points since 2023 (477).

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About this course

Public health nutrition is about improving the health of whole populations through food and nutrition, with an international outlook.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study basic sciences, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, immunology, microbiology and physiology. You also learn about nutrients, how diet affects health and disease, and how community programmes are designed. In Year 3 you do a research project.
Placement and abroad
In Year 4 you can do a professional work placement of 36 to 52 weeks, including in Europe through Erasmus.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as public health nutritionists, nutritionists, researchers and lab analysts, and in agri-food, nutrition sales and government bodies.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in food, science and public health.

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About Biological and related sciences

Exploring biotechnology, genetics, and life sciences

Explore the science of living organisms and life processes. These degrees examine the structure, function, growth, evolution, and interaction of living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. E.g. Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026422Published after the final round
2025 418420484
2024 390390498
2023 477477509

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 H4

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

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