University College Dublin: School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science

The UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary School, with over 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, approximately 20% of whom are international students from more than 40 countries.

With internationally recognised degrees at undergraduate and graduate level in sport, highly research active faculty, multiple sport industry partnerships in Ireland and abroad as well as state of the art facilities, UCD provides students with a stimulating and multifaceted learning environment, preparing them to contribute to the sport and exercise science profession on a global scale.

The quality of UCD’s programmes and research impact is evident in their continued ranking in the QS Top 100 Universities in the world for sports-related subjects. 

Sport and Exercise Science-related courses:

BSc in Sport, Health and Exercise Science
(Currently titled BSc in Health and Performance Science; Changing for September 2025 CAO intake)
Programme Director for BSc in Sport, Health and Exercise Science: Dr Sinead Holden

BSc in Sport and Exercise Management
Programme Director for BSc in Sport and Exercise Management: Dr Joel Rookwood