Course Summary
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This program offers a comprehensive introduction to the evolving fields of nutrition, health promotion, and food science. It bridges the gap between theoretical science and practical application, focusing on the critical link between diet and human health. Learners gain a robust foundation in dietetics and food technology, developing the skills to analyze the biochemical properties of food and understand its impact on physical performance and wellbeing. The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of specialized degree programs or for direct entry into the health and food retail sectors.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| CASFX | 5M5267 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
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Career Progression
This programme offers an excellent pathway to further education and employment in the growing fields of nutrition, food science, health and wellbeing, providing learners with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to progress to higher education or careers in the food and health industries.
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