US950 · Level 8 · 4 years

Nutrition and Health Science

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

408

Up 101 points since 2023 (307).

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About this course

A science degree that gives equal weight to nutrition and health science, built on biology and biochemistry.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study human physiology, chemistry, nutrition, genetics, nutritional assessment and biochemistry. Later modules cover public health, health promotion, research methods and epidemiology.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you do a semester-long work placement (professional work experience).
Where it can lead
Graduates can apply to become associate nutritionists with the AfN, working in nutrition communication, public health, health promotion, research or the food industry.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and chemistry and are interested in food, health 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

2023307202428720253362026408

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026408Published after the final round
2025 336336379
2024 287287377
2023 307326389

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

  • Spanish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Irish: 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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