Human Nutrition & Dietetics (MSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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24 monthsProgramme duration

50,260 EURTuition Fee/year

1Scholarships

Food ScienceMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics is an integrated postgraduate course that enables graduates with a BSc or MSc in Nutrition or equivalent degree to meet the standards of proficiency and professional competency so they are eligible to apply to the Dietitians Registration Board (CORU) for registration as a dietitian. The programme is delivered full-time over two calendar years.

The curriculum is based on standards set by the professional associations, the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI) guided by the Dietitians Registration Board (CORU) Criteria and Standards of Proficiency for Education and Training Programmes. The curriculum reflects current evidence-informed and research-based educational theory and dietetics practice. The course is delivered through lectures, workshops, practice education and problem-based learning tutorials.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

IELTS

TOEFL

100+

PTE Academic

72+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

Candidates will hold a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8 or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree (Level 9 NFQ or equivalent). Applicants must have successfully completed human physiology and biochemistry modules (a minimum of 10 credits for each module are required) as part of the primary or postgraduate degree. Suitable degrees include nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, biology, food science, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy.
Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement, indicating their reasons for applying and stating their suitability for the programme.
Two references should be included with the online application, one of which should be academic and one professional (to be uploaded by the applicant when applying).
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of educational qualifications, CV, references and relevant work experience.
All applicants accepted onto the programme will need to have evidence of appropriate vaccinations for working in hospital environments.

Garda Vetting

Students, or applicants in receipt of an offer on this programme will be subject to Garda Vetting as relevant. Students will be prohibited from engaging in a relevant work placement unless the vetting process has been cleared. View UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

Fitness to Practise

This programme will be subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

24,260 EUR

International

Starts from

50,260 EUR

Scholarships

The FDC Group Scholarships MSc Sustainable Dev., Agri-Food and Co-operatives

Master Open

Value

100% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

20 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Human Nutrition & Dietetics (MSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

24 monthsProgramme duration

50,260 EURTuition Fee/year

1Scholarships

Food ScienceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Programme overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

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Important Dates

Application

Tuition fees

Tuition Fee

Domestic

International

Scholarships

Scholarships

The FDC Group Scholarships MSc Sustainable Dev., Agri-Food and Co-operatives

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