Overview

What is Human Nutrition and Dietetics?

On successful completion, the B.Sc. honours degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded jointly by Trinity and TU Dublin. Nutrition is a branch of science devoted to the study of nutrients. It spans a broad-ranging area, overlapping with many other disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, dietetics, medicine, communications and public health.

Dietetics is the application of our knowledge of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent disease and contribute to the management of disease.

The Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Joint Degree) programme of Trinity College Dublin is the only undergraduate programme leading to a qualification in dietetics in the Republic of Ireland. The degree is recognised by the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI), the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and The Nutrition Society.

Human Nutrition and Dietetics: The course for you?

It is important that students on this programme have a strong interest in science subjects and the relationship between food and health. Students should also be willing to work in a hospital environment and have good interpersonal skills. The course will place considerable demands on students’ time, particularly when clinical placement is ongoing.

Graduate skills and career opportunities

When you graduate, you will be well placed to find work as a dietitian in a hospital or in the community. You will also be qualified to work in a food company or in clinical nutrition product sales and marketing. Some of our graduates have also chosen academic careers in research or education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

During the first and second years you will develop a broad understanding of the relevant pre-clinical subjects. You will study: clinical chemistry, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology/immunology, food studies, nutrition science, epidemiology, nutrition through the life cycle, communications, behavioural science, research methodology and statistics, and professional practice studies.

In the third and fourth years, foundation subjects are strengthened (research methods), specialist subjects are introduced (management, , medicine and therapeutics, medical science) and the degree subjects studied to an advanced level (nutrition, dietetics). You will undertake a three-month research project in fourth year, with the option to carry this out in a partner European or American university.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

EU/EEA Deadline: 1 May

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Cert Minimum Number of Subjects: Higher; 6 3H5's

Minimum Grade in Maths English OR Irish O4/H7, O6/H7

Other Grade Requirements: at least H4 in Chemistry

Final second level qualification results

IELTS, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency, TOEFL scores, for applicants whose first language is not English

Academic transcripts for each year of third level study and all third level qualifications awarded

SAT, AP or ACT scores (US and Canadian applicants only)

Two letters of recommendation

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Application fee (non-refundable) and application fee payment form

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21886 EUR / year

≈ 21886 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Additional Details

The BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a conjoint course between Trinity College Dublin and TU Dublin. All fees are payable to TU Dublin.

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What is Human Nutrition and Dietetics?

Human Nutrition and Dietetics: The course for you?

Graduate skills and career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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