Course Summary
This four-year, full-time programme is run jointly with TU Dublin. Students are registered in both institutions and have access to all services across the two institutions. The course provides an integrated education on the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics and their application to human health and well-being.
On successful completion, the degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded jointly by Trinity and TU Dublin. This programme is approved by CORU, the regulator for the health and social care professions in Ireland.
All graduates are eligible to proceed to register with the Dietitians Registration Board of CORU.
College Link
College Link > TU870 - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)
Second subject Link > Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.
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.
Career Progression
When you graduate, you will be well placed to find work as a dietitian in a hospital or in primary care. You will also be qualified to work in a food company or in clinical nutrition product sales and marketing.
Further Research
College Link > TU870 - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)
Second subject Link > Human Nutrition and Dietetics
DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.
