What is Human Nutrition and Dietetics?

Nutrition is a branch of science devoted to the study of nutrients. It spans multiple areas, to include biochemistry, cell biology, dietetics, medicine, 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.

 

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.

 

Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Trinity

This four-year, full-time programme is run jointly with TU Dublin. Students are registered in both institutions and have access to all services across the two institutions. The course provides an integrated education on the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics and their application to human health and well-being.

 

On successful completion, the degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded jointly by Trinity and TU Dublin. This programme is approved by CORU, the regulator for the health and social care professions in Ireland. All graduates are eligible to proceed to the register with the Dietitians Registration Board of CORU.

 

This course 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.

 

Graduate skills and career opportunities

When you graduate, you will be well placed to find work as a dietitian in a hospital or in primary care. 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.