Overview
At the end of the programme, students will have developed the integrated scientific, clinical, psychological, communication, multidisciplinary team working and professional proficiencies that underpin a career in clinical nutrition and dietetics. The MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics aims to train graduates eligible to apply to the Dietitians Registration Board (CORU) for registration as a dietitian.
Career
Graduates with the MSc Clinical Nutrition Dietetics at University College Dublin are well placed to gain employment in the following sectors and agencies:
- Clinical nutrition & dietetics (hospital and community dietetics)
- Public health nutrition, government health promotion agencies
- Clinical nutrition industry (product development, marketing, consumer information)
- Sports nutrition
- Teaching opportunities (second or third level)
- Academic, nutrition and medical research (public and private sectors)
- Private practice
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Medicine for Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition and Communication
- Clinical Nutrition
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition Epidemiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 107 other Masters in Public Health in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold a second class honours degree (2.1 or 2.2 in exceptional circumstances e.g. extensive prior clinical experience) or higher in science e.g. biochemistry, food science, human biology, human nutrition, nutritional science, pharmacology, physiology, in health sciences e.g. medicine, nursing or a health and social care profession or in sports performance science.
- Prior qualifications should include evidence of study of human biochemistry and physiology or other relevant degree discipline from a recognised university.
Tuition Fee
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International
26400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
14500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 EUR per year during 24 months.
- EU - Year 2 - €11,500
- Non-EU - Year 2 - €26,400
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.