BSc (NFQ Level 8) Sport, Health and Exercise Science

This course is suitable for you if you have a strong interest in sport and exercise science and wish to pursue a career in high performance sport, a clinical profession e.g. physiotherapy, dietetics, medicine andor scientific research in sport and health sciences. Led by top industry professionals in state-of-the-art facilities, you will study the scientific principles underlying the promotion and enhancement of sport, physical health and exercise across the lifespan.Career Graduate Study OpportunitiesWhen you graduate, you will be skilled in the prescription and management of therapeutic exercise interventions in healthcare and sporting settings. You will also be an expert in the analysis and evaluation of human sports and exercise performance. Graduates of the course work in a variety of settings, including:Sport and exercise consultancyHealth promotionProfessional athleteteam supportExercise physiologyStrength and conditioningEducation and researchGraduates are also eligible to apply for MSc and PhD programmes in the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy Sports Science.

Students must have completed their secondary levelhigh school studies or have never studied at university before are eligible to apply bachelors degree at UCD. Requirements vary from country to country.There are minimum entry requirements that all applicants, applying based on school leaving results, must meet.