Course Outline
The PG Dip Nutritional Sciences is a full-time programme running for 9 months from the date of first registration for the programme. UCC has a long history of teaching and research in food and nutritional sciences and now is amongst Europe's largest multidisciplinary education and research institutions with world-class academics working in all aspects of the food and nutritional sciences.
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
Conduct a comprehensive literature search using all available resources of seminal and recent research in a specified topic
Analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically, including published research or reports, and write a well-constructed and concise scientific report.
Explain the principles of, and apply in practice, techniques used in nutritional sciences research;
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between nutrition and the development of disease and disorders;
Demonstrate the importance of nutrition to facilitate optimum physical and mental development and maintenance of health throughout life;
Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems in nutrition;
Communicate effectively on nutrition-related issues with different stakeholders;
Demonstrate the capacity to undertake lifelong learning.
Why Choose This Course
UCC has a long history of teaching and research in the Food and Nutritional Sciences and is amongst Europe's largest multidisciplinary education and research institutions with world-class academics working in all aspects of the food and nutrition areas.
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Course Practicalities
The course content of the PG Dip Nutritional Science is adjusted to each individual students needs therefore it is impossible to quantify contact hours precisely. This PG Dip programme is a challenging course and is intended to be full time. Students are expected to attend lectures or be engaged in their research from 9 am to 5 pm each working day from September to May.