Graduates of the NCEF Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Fitness are qualified to provide direction, leadership and professional expertise at the highest management & promotional levels in the exercise & health fitness sector.

Employment varies from middle to senior business management with the necessary business skills in the areas of financial accounting, marketing, human resources, multimedia and event management to oversee a small to medium sized business. Graduates also work in both public and private businesses, public service areas such as health promotion, and researching/developing policy for diverse populations.

Graduates may also choose to further their education and take on post-graduate study. Graduates from the BSc in Exercise and Health Fitness have been accepted and completed Masters programmes in diverse areas such as:

• Sports Psychology

• Sports Performance

• Professional Master of Education (Physical Education)

• Applied Sports Coaching

• Mental Skills and Mental Health in Sports and Exercise

• MA in Leadership in Workplace Health & Wellbeing

• Business Administration

• Digital Marketing

• Strength and Conditioning

• Exercise and Nutrition Science

• Occupational Therapy

• Physiotherapy

All NCEF courses and modules are accredited by the University of Limerick (UL).

On successful completion of the course, students will graduate from the University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Fitness.

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• University of Limerick Accredited

• Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

• Level 6 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)

• 60 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are awarded in Year 4

The BSc. course consists of nine modules including the Final Year Project (FYP). It has a strong business and management emphasis, preparing students for employment in managerial or entrepreneurial roles. Please see below for the list of modules:

• MG4067 Management in Exercise & Health Fitness

• FI4017 Financial Management

• MK4028 Public Relations & Marketing

• PM4088 Human Resource Management

• SS4057 Information Technology & Multimedia

• EN4027 Health Promotion

• SS4088 Diverse Populations

• SS4037 Event Management

• SS4047 Final Year Project (FYP)

Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Fitness (BSc) – Programme Fees

The fee for the BSc in Exercise & Health Fitness is €3,725.

Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment

Pay the full fee of €3,725 on acceptance of your place.

This includes a non-refundable deposit of €995.

Option 2: Split Payment

A non-refundable deposit of €995 is due on acceptance of your place.

The remaining balance of €2,730 must be paid in full on or before Wednesday, 12th August 2026.

Important: Once registered, all fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Learner Protection

In compliance with Section 65(4)(a) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012, Learner Protection arrangements have been secured with Arachas Insurance. This ensures protection in the unlikely event that NCEF ceases to provide the programme before completion.

Funding Options

• This programme is eligible for SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) funding.

• Funding decisions are based on each applicant’s personal circumstances.

• Apply directly through www.susi.ie

• SUSI course code reference: LMAA905

Some students have also received full or partial funding from local government support agencies. These are decided strictly on an individual basis.

Important Notes on Payments

• All NCEF course fees must be paid in full before a student commences the programme.

• If SUSI funding is approved, payments are made directly to students after the University of Limerick Fees Office processes them.

• Refunds can take 6 months or longer, and payments are released in two instalments—after confirmation of attendance in the Autumn and Spring semesters.

The entry requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Fitness is as follows:

• NCEF Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF), NFQ Level 7, at Honours grade level 2.2 or higher.

Please note:

• Applications for equivalency from students without the Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness will be assessed on an individual basis through the NCEF/UL Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Scheme.

• Please click here to apply through RPL

• A Recognition of Prior Learning fee of €250 applies to all applicants required to submit an application. If your application is successful and you are offered a place on the programme, this fee is deducted from the overall programme fee.

The NCEF Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Fitness is scheduled to commence in the University of Limerick on Tuesday, 15th September 2026.

Provisional contact days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 6pm, however this may be subject to change and students must be available Monday to Friday in the event of timetable rescheduling.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026/27 academic year! Click here to apply