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Universities Ireland Waterford Institute of Technology Courses Bachelor of Science (Honours) Exercise Sciences (Common Entry)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Exercise Sciences (Common Entry)

Waterford Institute of Technology

Waterford, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 10,250
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Duration48 Months
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Program Overview

Exercise Sciences (Common Entry) is an exciting new four year degree path for those wishing to pursue a programme of study in the area of exercise science but who also wish to graduate in a specialist field. It is for students interested in Exercise Science as a broad career, but who are unsure about their specific areas of interest or career plan. Successful completion of the first two years of the common entry programme in Exercise Science is required in order to progress onto one of the specialist Level 8 exit award pathways.

Course Content
Your Choice of Specialist Pathway

Exercise Sciences (Common Entry) has three specialist exit pathways. Towards the end of your second year of the common entry degree programme you will be asked to select one of them to study in order to obtain your final award:

BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science

On the BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science you will study, in depth such areas as Conditioning for Performance Sport; Applied Biomechanics and Sports Medicine to name but three, as well as doing a significant research project in your final year of study. In the second semester of your third year you will be embedded within a relevant work based placement.

BSc (Hons) in Nutrition & Exercise Science

On the BSc (Hons) in Nutrition & Exercise Science you will study such areas as Assessment for Nutritional Status; Nutrition for Sports Performance and Sport and Exercise Nutrition to name but three, as well as doing a significant research project in your final year of study. In the second semester of your third year you will be embedded within a relevant work based placement.

BSc (Hons) in Health & Exercise Science

On the BSc (Hons) in Health & Exercise Science you will study such areas as Physical Activity Assessment and Evaluation; Nutrition for Health and Advanced Sport & Exercise Physiology to name but three, as well as doing a significant research project in your final year of study. In the second semester of your third year you will be embedded within a relevant work based placement.
Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for Exercise Sciences (Common Entry):
- 2 subjects: H5
- 4 subjects: O6/H7
- English or Irish: O6/H7
- Mathematics: O6/H7
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Exercise Sciences (Common Entry) may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Study Abroad (Undergraduate level)
- Per Semester €5,000
Career Prospect
Career opportunities will be subject to your choice of specialist exit pathways. Exercise Sciences (Common Entry) has three specialist exit pathways. Towards the end of your second year of the common entry degree programme you will be asked to select one of them to study in order to obtain your final award.
- BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science
- BSc (Hons) in Nutrition & Exercise Science
- BSc (Hons) in Health & Exercise Science

Cost Of Studying At Waterford Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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