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Public Health Sciences

University College Cork

Course code
CK706
Level
Level 8
Award
Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
National University of Ireland
Duration
4 years, full-time.

Programme summary

Our BSc Public Health Sciences programme offers an integrated learning experience in an interdisciplinary setting. It provides training in the range of skills involved in keeping people healthy and preventing disease. This degree in Public Health Sciences is one of the few public health undergraduate degrees in Ireland. We offer an integrated learning experience, in an interdisciplinary environment, that produces graduates who are passionate about public health.

Entry requirements

Leaving Certificate entry requirements At Least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements: English O6/H7 Irish O6/H7 Maths O6/H7 or H4* Lab Science O6/H7 or H4* Other Language O6/H7 Note H4 in Maths or Applied Maths or a Lab Science* * If the H4 is in Maths or Applied Maths an 06/H7 in a Lab Science subject is also required. The following are considered Lab Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry, and Agricultural Science. Students are subject to Garda vetting.

Who to apply to

CAO