Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
29,105
(c. USD33,526.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Modern professionals in clinical nutrition and dietetics enjoy a growing range of career prospects. For example, the increasing prevalence of lifestyle-related health issues has prompted government agencies worldwide to implement nutritional strategies for prevention and treatment. Aging populations need specialized dietary support to address conditions like obesity, heart disease, diabetes, frailty, muscle loss, and bone deterioration. Nutrition's role in connecting health and community development opens doors for wellness initiatives across various settings - from early education centers to facilities serving seniors and individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges. In hospitals, proper nutritional care proves vital for treating both chronic and acute illnesses while combating malnutrition, significantly lowering both human suffering and healthcare expenses. The sports industry also increasingly values nutritional expertise for enhancing athletic performance, creating numerous professional pathways.
DURATION: 2 Years
DELIVERY METHOD: In-Person
NEXT INTAKE: January 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should hold a second class honours degree 2-1 or 2-2 in exceptional circumstances eg extensive prior clinical experience or higher in science eg biochemistry food science human biology human nutrition nutritional science pharmacology physiology in health sciences eg medicine nursing or a health and social care profession or in sports performance science
Prior qualifications should include evidence of study of human biochemistry and physiology or other relevant degree discipline from a recognised university
Good communication skills are essential Candidates may be interviewed
Two references should be included with the online application one of which should be an academic reference and one an employmentrelated reference
Garda vetting is required prior to undertaking practice placements
All students must attend UCD Student Health Services for preentry screening and must be compliant with Irish Immunisation Guidelines All costs associated with health screening and vaccination must be met by the student
In exceptional circumstances where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities including subjectspecific outcomes as determined by the Course Committee may be considered as an alternative entrance route Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme
This can be done through IELTS or equivalent An overall IELTS score of 7.0 is required with no component score below 6.5 The test must be no more than two years old
Prior qualifications should include evidence of study of human biochemistry and physiology or other relevant degree discipline from a recognised university
Good communication skills are essential Candidates may be interviewed
Two references should be included with the online application one of which should be an academic reference and one an employmentrelated reference
Garda vetting is required prior to undertaking practice placements
All students must attend UCD Student Health Services for preentry screening and must be compliant with Irish Immunisation Guidelines All costs associated with health screening and vaccination must be met by the student
In exceptional circumstances where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities including subjectspecific outcomes as determined by the Course Committee may be considered as an alternative entrance route Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme
This can be done through IELTS or equivalent An overall IELTS score of 7.0 is required with no component score below 6.5 The test must be no more than two years old
Tuition
EUR
29,105