Overview

The Health Sciences (Common Entry) programme from South East Technological University placement experiences allow the student to experience the broad field of health care and help them choose a career path they feel passionate about.

All students are assigned a study advisor, a lecturer from the Department, and are encouraged to link with this advisor to discuss programme progress and any issues including programme options and career opportunities. This support offers the opportunity to ask detailed questions and get individual guidance as to which discipline, they could pursue. From second year onwards the student chooses to study either applied health care or health promotion and public health

Career Opportunities:

Career opportunities will be subject to your choice of specialist exit pathways. Health Sciences (Common Entry) is the gateway for the two Level 8 BSc (Hons) degrees in SETU Waterford, an Applied Health Care degree or a Public Health and Health Promotion degree. At the end of first year you will be asked to select one of the courses to study in order to obtain your final award.

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Programme Structure

In the first year students get an opportunity to study two areas of health care in both semesters including Applied Health Care and Public Health & Health Promotion and if uncertain about which area of health science to study, a decision on which area they would like to focus on does not have to be made until the end of first year.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National

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The deadline for International (non-EU) students is June 1st.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

50

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterford, Ireland

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 50 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

50

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111

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7'

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for Health Sciences (Common Entry):

QQI FET/FETAC Entry
Advanced Entry - Years 2,3,4 or 5
Non-EU Applicants
Mature Entry Route

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14500 EUR / year

≈ 14500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Additional Details

�3,000 student contribution

Living costs

Waterford

Ireland

670 - 1050 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Opportunities:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterford

Funding

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