Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Joint Degree) at Trinity College Dublin

This four-year full-time course is run jointly by the Technological University Dublin, 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 B.Sc. honors degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded jointly by Trinity and TU Dublin. 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 the application of our knowledge of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent disease and contribute to the management of disease.

This course is the only undergraduate programme leading to a qualification in dietetics in the Republic of Ireland. The degree is recognised by the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI), the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and The Nutrition Society.

Human Nutrition and Dietetics: The course for you?

It is important that students on this programme have a strong interest in science subjects and the relationship between food and health. Students should also be willing to work in a hospital environment and have good interpersonal skills. The course will place considerable demands on students’ time, particularly when clinical placement is ongoing.

Graduate skills and career opportunities

When you graduate, you will be well placed to find work as a dietitian in a hospital or in the community. You will also be qualified to work in a food company or in clinical nutrition product sales and marketing. Some of our graduates have also chosen academic careers in research or education.