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

Minimum of a second class honours (2:2) primary degree (Level 8 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or a postgraduate degree (Level 9 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Applicants must have successfully completed units/modules in Biochemistry and Human Physiology (NFQ level 8 or higher) as part of the primary or postgraduate degree or other relevant degree from a recognised University. Applicants must demonstrate in their application where these prerequisite subjects have been met (i.e. in what modules and how many credits). Candidates may apply to this programme in the final semester of an undergraduate programme and must produce evidence that all requirements for postgraduate study are met by the end of June in the year that the programme commences.



Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements* of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary. Successful completion of the Garda clearance process, Health Screening & Vaccinations Certification, Manual Handling and CPR certification are programme requirements for this degree programme. Health Screening/Vaccination Certificates will incur costs to the student.

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.