Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8), with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2).
  • Your primary or postgraduate degree should have included modules in Biochemistry and Human Physiology. Applicants must demonstrate in their application where the subjects have been completed (A total of 10 ECTS credits in each subject area at Level 8).

• You may apply to this programme in the final semester of an undergraduate programme if you can show evidence that all entry requirements will be met by the end of June in the year that the programme starts.

• Garda clearance is required.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you ready to become a registered dietitian and make a real impact on people’s health and wellbeing?

UL’s MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a graduate-entry programme designed for students with a background in biochemistry and physiology.

Over two years, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience needed to work in a wide range of healthcare and community settings.

This CORU-approved programme combines academic learning with over 1,000 hours of supervised placement, giving you hands-on experience in hospitals, public health and clinical environments.

Whether you’re aiming for a clinical, community, or research-based career, this master’s will prepare you to deliver evidence-based nutritional care and interventions.

• Build on your prior knowledge of physiology and biochemistry to apply it to the role of food and nutrition in health and disease.

• Benefit from an integrated multidisciplinary team approach to healthcare thanks to the shared modules with other healthcare disciplines at University of Limerick.

• Develop advanced skills in the prescription, delivery and monitoring of nutrition and dietetic interventions, for the effective management of people with a range of conditions.

• Become eligible to register as a dietitian with CORU and work in Ireland or internationally.

Information for international students

• Postgraduate Entry Requirements for International Students
• English Language Requirements

Email ULGlobal@ul.ie for further information.

Fees and funding

• Scholarships for International Students
• Sports Scholarships