Overview

The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics M.Sc. at University College Dublin provides comprehensive training for those seeking to become experts in nutritional intervention and management. This programme is designed to equip students with the scientific and clinical proficiencies required to address modern health challenges, including lifestyle-related diseases and malnutrition. Students will develop the professional skills necessary to work within multidisciplinary healthcare teams in both acute and community environments.

Why Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at University College Dublin?

University College Dublin offers a robust curriculum that meets the standards of proficiency required by national and international regulatory bodies. The programme provides extensive practical experience through compulsory placements across the Irish Republic, ranging from acute hospitals to community clinics and the nutrition industry. Students benefit from a learning environment that emphasises reflective practice, research excellence, and the integration of psychological and communication skills into clinical work.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 29100 per year
European fee: EUR 14860 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a deep understanding of human nutrition and its application in medical settings. Modules may include:

Practice Placement
Dietetics through the Life Cycle
Dietetics Professional Practice
Medicine for Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutrition & Communication
Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Dissertation
Advanced Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutritional Epidemiology

Careers with Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Dietitians Registration Board (CORU), enabling them to practice as professional dietitians. Career opportunities are expanding rapidly due to the rise in lifestyle-related conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Professionals find roles in acute hospital settings, primary care, and community health promotion. Additionally, opportunities exist in sports nutrition, services for the elderly, disability support, and the nutrition industry.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Medicine for Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and Communication

Clinical Nutrition

Health Promotion

Nutrition Epidemiology
Dietetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

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

150 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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100

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65

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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29100 EUR / year

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14860 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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