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Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health Entry requirements

This B.Sc. programme in Food Science and Health prepares graduates for careers in Ireland’s food industry.

Key information

CAO points 2026 424
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM068

Minimum grades 

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.


Subject requirements

In addition, applicants must hold a grade O3/H7 grade in Mathematics and a grade H4 in any one of the following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science.


Additional requirements

A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement.

We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants


Non-EU entry requirements

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