Overview

Through the Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme offered at the University of Limerick you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience needed to work in a wide range of healthcare and community settings.

This CORU-approved programme combines academic learning with over 1,000 hours of supervised placement, giving you hands-on experience in hospitals, public health and clinical environments.

Whether you’re aiming for a clinical, community, or research-based career, this master’s will prepare you to deliver evidence-based nutritional care and interventions.

During this programme, you will:

Build on your prior knowledge of physiology and biochemistry to apply it to the role of food and nutrition in health and disease.

Benefit from an integrated multidisciplinary team approach to healthcare thanks to the shared modules with other healthcare disciplines at University of Limerick.

Develop advanced skills in the prescription, delivery and monitoring of nutrition and dietetic interventions, for the effective management of people with a range of conditions.

Become eligible to register as a dietitian with CORU and work in Ireland or internationally.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition Communication & Education

Preparation for Practice Education

Food & Nutrition throughout life

Dietetic Assessment & Practice

Food Science & Food Skills

Food Service Theory & Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 13 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of a second class honours (2:2) primary degree (Level 8 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or a postgraduate degree (Level 9 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).
Applicants must have successfully completed units/modules in Biochemistry and Human Physiology (NFQ level 8 or higher) as part of the primary or postgraduate degree or other relevant degree from a recognised University.
Applicants must demonstrate in their application where these prerequisite subjects have been met (i.e. in what modules and how many credits).
Candidates may apply to this programme in the final semester of an undergraduate programme and must produce evidence that all requirements for postgraduate study are met by the end of June in the year that the programme commences.

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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

26300 EUR / year

≈ 26300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

14200 EUR / year

≈ 14200 EUR / year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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

Funding

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