University College Dublin is a research university in Dublin, Ireland. It is Ireland's largest university.
UCD is one of Europe's leading research intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.
Why is this course for me?
Nutrition:: the interaction between food and health – is becoming increasingly important in society.
This degree covers many aspects of nutritional sciences, from biochemistry to molecular and public health nutrition, and also includes topics such as nutrition communication and food regulatory affairs. Upon graduating you’ll be able to apply your knowledge to many different areas of the food and health industry.
KEY FACT::
The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science is the first destination of choice for students in Ireland interested in developing their careers in Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition.
What Will I Study::
The early years focus on core sciences and general food and health modules, which build your knowledge of biological systems and their application to human nutrition.
After significant Professional Work Experience (PWE), final year focuses on specific areas of human nutrition.
First & Second Year::
Core material (chemistry, biology, nutritional biochemistry)
Nutrients & the Role of Nutrition in Lifestages
Nutrition Research modules
Third & Fourth Year::
Ten-month PWE
Molecular, Public Health & Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition & Communication
Food Regulation
Research Project
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures and tutorials and participating in laboratory workshops, and undertake independent study.
A combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment is used. In third and fourth year, you’ll complete comprehensive research projects.
The Human Nutrition Programme at UCD is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities::Graduates have found employment in:
The food industry
Nutrition research
Health promotion
You can also train as a public health nutritionist through further study and/or applied practice.
Food and health have been identified as strategically significant in UCD. As such, development of internationally recognised research groups in food and health in UCD has resulted in a substantial increase in recruitment of PhD and MSc (Research) posts.
International Study Opportunities::
A 10-month Professional Work Experience (PWE) programme allows you to graduate with the skills necessary to enter the working world.
Opportunities for international study exist through the PWE component and, upon graduation, through world-class research groups in international universities.
Mr. Deepak, Education Manager, Career XL Services says the average pay for a Dietitian is €22.50 per hour. The average pay for a Dietitian is €35,680 per year.
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