The early years focus on core sciences and general food and health modules, which build your knowledge of biological systems and their application to human nutrition. After significant Professional Work Experience (PWE), final year focuses on specific areas of human nutrition First & Second Year Core material (chemistry, biology, nutritional biochemistry) Nutrients & the Role of Nutrition in Lifestages Nutrition Research modules Third & Fourth Year Ten-month PWE Molecular, Public Health & Clinical Nutrition Nutrition & Communication Food Regulation Research Project Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures and tutorials and participating in laboratory workshops, and undertake independent study. A combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment is used. In third and fourth year, you’ll complete comprehensive research projects. The Human Nutrition Programme at UCD is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.

Cambridge A Level: At least three subjects at A Level Grade C and three other subjects at GCSE Level Grade C. International Baccalaureate: 24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma. If you are presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7/O6 in English. If you are studying in another education system you are required to show equivalent competency in English either through your school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test.