Human Nutrition & Dietetics

Key programme benefits to future students

Graduates will demonstrate mastery in the application of specialist knowledge in line with the required dietetic standards of proficiency as set out by the Dietitians Registration Board of CORU.



Graduates will use an evidence-based framework to provide practical and holistic solutions to changing and complex nutrition and dietetic issues in a range of settings.



Graduates will apply critical thinking in dietetic assessment and management, exercising professional and ethical dietetic practice for individuals, groups and communities from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and in different environments.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Nutrition Communication & Education

• Preparation for Practice

• Food & Nutrition throughout life

• Dietetic Assessment and Practice

• Food Science & Food Skills



Spring Modules

• Food Service Theory and Practice

• Medical Nutrition Therapy

• Nutrition Epidemiology & Translational Research

• Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics A

• Research Methods for Education and Health Sciences



Summer Modules

• Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics B

• Clinical Placement 1

• Research Project 1



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Research Project 2

• Public Health and Community Nutrition

• Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics C

• Community Led Placement



Spring Modules

• Innovation in Management for Health & Social Care

• Research Project 3

• Engaging Through Complexity

• Clinical Placement 2

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8), with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2).

Your primary or postgraduate degree should have included modules in Biochemistry and Human Physiology. Applicants must demonstrate in their application where the subjects have been completed (A total of 10 ECTS credits in each subject area at Level 8).



You may apply to this programme in the final semester of an undergraduate programme if you can show evidence that all entry requirements will be met by the end of June in the year that the programme starts.



Garda clearance is required.

2 years full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates will be eligible to practice in Ireland and eligible for registration in other parts of the world.