BSc Human nutrition and dietetics

at Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin

Year One
 

• Food Studies

• Introduction to Professional Practice, Communications & Behavioural Science

• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

• Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

• Nutrition Science

• Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

• Organ Systems Physiology

• Infection & Immunity

• Evidence Based Practice

• Practice Placement

Special requirements for first year

It is compulsory that all applicants to the programme undergo Garda Vetting. Vaccination and Immunity Testing are also requirements of this programme.

Year Two
 

• Professional Practice Studies

• Biochemistry of Metabolism

• Introduction to Community Dietetics

• Nutrition Science

• Control and Integrative Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Clinical Chemistry

• Nutritional Epidemiology

• Practice Placement

Year Three
 

• Advanced Professional Practice

• Management

• Applied Nutrition

• Medicine & Therapeutics

• Dietetics

• Clinical Laboratory Science

• Applied Nutrition & Metabolism

Year Four
 

• Practice Placement

• Advanced Nutrition & Dietetics

• Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Research Project
   

You will undertake a three-month research project in the final year, with the option to carry this out in a partner European or American university.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Academic: Grade 6.5;*

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 21,886

In Year 1, a 4-week placement must be completed at the end of the academic year. This placement is held in a hospital catering department to help students understand food service delivery in a medical environment.

In Year 2, a 10-week placement must be completed at the end of the academic year. This placement is held in dietetic departments in hospital and community settings around the country.

In Year 4, a 14-week placement must be completed during the academic year. This placement is held in large acute teaching hospitals around the country.