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This degree blends the basic sciences, food science, physiology, biochemistry, psychology, and specialist nutrition modules in a unique and interesting way that gives students the knowledge, skills and training required to work as a nutritional or food scientist.

As the programme progresses, students will select a specialised subject, including advanced nutrition, public health nutrition, sports & exercise nutrition and clinical nutrition.

Students will also be given the opportunity to undertake the HSE Making Every Contact Count training programme as part of the Behavioural Interventions module.

YEAR 1

Students cover basic sciences including human biology and chemistry, along with modules on mathematics and information technology. Study of nutrition and the foundations of health promotion introduce students to the degrees core subject matter.

YEAR 2

Students study more detailed modules. These include Nutritional Biochemistry, Health Psychology, and Nutrition Through the Life Stages and various modules related to the science of food. Students are also given the opportunity to undertake the HSE Making Every Contact Count training programme.

YEAR 3

As the programme continues the emphasis is on a range of specialised nutrition subjects, including Advanced Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Sports and Exercise Nutrition, and Clinical Nutrition.