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Health Sciences
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Human nutrition
and dietetics
COURSE CODES:
PLACES 2012:
POINTS 2011:
DEGREE AWARDED:
DT223
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535
B.Sc. (Hum.Nut.& Diet.)
Special Entry Requirements:
This is a joint course between TCD and the Dublin
Institute of Technology (DIT). For full details of admission
requirements contact the DIT.
Students are required to undergo Garda vetting before
placement-based studies can proceed.
Application Procedure
In addition to standard CAO applications, mature entry
applications are considered. Further details are available from:
The Admissions Office
Dublin Institute of Technology
143-149 Lower Rathmines Road
Dublin 6
Tel: +353 1 402 3445
Fax: +353 1 402 3399
E-mail:
Website:
Applications from international non-EU students should be
directed to:
The International Student Office
Dublin Institute of Technology
143-149 Lower Rathmines Road
Dublin 6
Website:
Course overview
This four-year full-time course is run jointly by the Dublin Institute
of Technology (DIT) and TCD. Students are registered in both
institutions. The course is designed to provide an integrated
education in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics and
their application to human health and wellbeing, at both individual
and community level. On successful completion, the B.Sc.
(honors) degree in Human nutrition and dietetics is awarded jointly
by DIT and TCD.
Nutrition is a branch of science devoted to the study of nutrients.
It spans a broad-ranging area, overlapping with many other
disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, cell biology,
dietetics, medicine, communications and public health.
Dietetics is one of the health and social care professions.
Dietitians apply their knowledge of food, nutrition and related
disciplines to promote health, prevent disease and contribute to
the management of disease.
Is this the right course for you?
You will need a strong interest in science subjects and a
particular interest in the relationship between food and health.
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with others
are important attributes. The course will place considerable
demands on your time.
Graduates from this course are equipped to practice at entry
level as a dietitian, a public health nutritionist or to work as a
nutritionist in the industrial sector.
Course content
The modules in this course are designed to enable the acquisition
of scientific knowledge relevant to human nutrition and dietetics,
the development of analytical and critical thinking, the integration
of theory into practice, the ability to work and communicate with
others in an ethical and adaptable manner, and to foster interest
and capability in research and development.
The Freshman years
During the Junior and Senior Freshman (first two) years you
will develop a broad understanding of the relevant pre-clinical
subjects. You will study:
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Physics, chemistry, clinical chemistry
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Cell biology, physiology, biochemistry
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Microbiology/immunology
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Food studies, nutrition science, nutrition through the life cycle
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Communications, behavioural science
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Research methodology and statistics
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Professional practice studies
The Sophister years
In the Junior and Senior Sophister (third and fourth) years,
foundation subjects are strengthened (research methods),
specialist subjects are introduced (management, epidemiology,
medicine and therapeutics, medical science) and the degree
subjects studied to an advanced level (nutrition, dietetics).
You will undertake a three-month research project in the
final year, with the option to carry this out in a partner
European or American university.
Professional placements
Practice placements are a compulsory element of the
programme. These placements are divided into three blocks,
one at the end of each of the first three years. Each placement
will be followed by a period of college-based consolidation.
Practical placements are arranged in a variety of hospital and
community settings in Ireland.
Assessment
End-of-year written examinations, together with continuous
assessment of course work, practical work and assignments
make up the assessment process. Oral examinations are
conducted in some subjects.
