Overview

The Public Health (Nutrition) programme at University College Dublin is designed to provide comprehensive training in the application of nutritional science to improve population health outcomes. This curriculum focuses on the critical intersection of food policy, epidemiological research, and public health practice. Students develop the professional expertise required to address complex health challenges through evidence-based nutritional interventions.

Why Public Health (Nutrition) at University College Dublin?

Studying at University College Dublin offers students access to a high-level academic environment that emphasises the public health function. The programme is unique in its ability to provide nutrition-specific training within a broader public health framework, making it ideal for health professionals seeking career progression. Students benefit from a diverse peer group, including clinicians and scientists, which fosters a holistic understanding of global healthcare services and practical problem-solving.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 22450 per year
European fee: EUR 10460 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines core epidemiological methods with specialised nutritional modules to ensure a robust scientific foundation. Modules may include:

Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Non Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Quantitative & Qualitative, Data Management, Analysis & Reporting
Knowledge Synthesis, Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Nutritional Epidemiology
One Health
Health Promotion
Sociology & Social Epidemiology

Careers with Public Health (Nutrition)

Graduates are well-equipped for leadership roles in health services, government agencies, and international non-governmental organisations. The programme prepares individuals for careers as community dieticians, public health nutritionists, and policy advisors. With strong skills in research and statistical analysis, alumni often lead initiatives in malnutrition management, obesity prevention, and the development of clinical guidelines to improve community health resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Science and Health

Epidemiology

Public Health Practice and Policy

Nutritional Epidemiology

Communicable Disease Epidemiology

One Health

Health Promotion

Non Communicable Disease Epidemiology

Risk Perception, Communication and Behavior Changes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

UCD operates a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught Courses, with decisions being taken as soon as possible after receipt of completed applications.

Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics View 53 other Masters in Public Health in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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65

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme is intended for Graduates of Health Science degree programmes (Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Nursing, or other), Science degree programmes (Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Physiology, Pharmacology, or other) or Social Science degree programmes (Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or other) preferably with a 2.1 Award or higher. Awards of 2:2 or less may be considered with additional suitability credentials. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of the highest level of mathematics achieved in prior education.

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Tuition Fees

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22450 EUR / year

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10460 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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