Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Joint Degree)

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 B.Sc. honours 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 the register with the Dietitians Registration Board of CORU. 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.