US961 · Level 8 · 4 years

Applied Sports Science with Sports and Exercise Nutrition

Technological University of the Shannon - Thurles · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

243

Up 25 points since 2024 (218).

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About this course

A sports science degree focused on nutrition for sport and exercise, with practical experience.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study nutrition, anatomy, biomechanics and strength and conditioning. Later modules include nutrition across the lifecycle, the female athlete, public health nutrition, supplements, food sustainability and applied performance nutrition.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you do a work placement or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with national governing bodies, elite sport teams, high performance centres, gyms, sport partnerships and clubs.
Who it suits
Suits students who like sport and science and are interested in how food affects performance.

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About Sports and related courses

Covers sports science, management, and coaching

Sports degrees involve understanding the science, management, and education of physical activity, sports, and exercise. These programs cover a broad spectrum of topics, including exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, coaching, sports management, and health promotion. E.g. Sports Science, Sports Management, Strength and Conditioning.

Points history

2023202421820252362026243

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026243Published after the final round
2025 236236320
2024 218218349
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Agricultural Science: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Applied 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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