Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Public Health Nutrition at TU Dublin prepares students to promote health and prevent nutrition-related illnesses through policy, research, and practical applications. The program emphasizes global, national, and community-level approaches to improving nutrition, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Graduates can pursue careers as public health nutritionists, nutritionists, researchers, and more, including professional paths in lab analysis and regulatory affairs.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Public Health Nutrition program at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) focuses on promoting good health through nutrition and preventing nutrition-related illnesses in the population. It emphasizes applying food and nutrition knowledge, policy, and research to improve the nutritional health of the population, particularly high-risk or vulnerable subgroups. The program takes an international perspective, examining how global, national, and local community programs can enhance the nutritional status of the population as a whole and those at particular risk.
Outline:
Year One
- Cellular Dynamics - Biochemical Processes
- Food Studies
- Infection and Immunity
- Introduction to Histology, Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Professional Practice, Communications and Behavioural Science
- Introduction to Research Methodology and Statistics
- Nutrition Through The Lifecycle
Year Two
- Introduction to Professional Practice, Communications and Behavioural Science
- Infection and Immunity
- Food Studies
- Organ System Physiology
- Cellular Dynamics - Molecular Genetics
- Nutrition Science 1
- Introduction to Research Methodology and Statistics
Year Three
- Professional Practice and Communication for Public Health Nutrition
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry of Metabolism
- Microbial Diagnostics
- Nutrition Science 2
- Control and Integrative Physiology
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Professional Practice and Communication for Public Health Nutrition
- Pathophysiology
- Physical Activity, Exercise & Health
- Practice Placement A
- Public Health Microbiology
Year Four
- Professional Development for the Public Health Nutrition Placement
- Molecular Nutrition
- Food Safety, Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- Food Security and Food Sustainability
- Applied Nutrition
- Invention, Innovation and Commercialisation
- Professional Development for the Public Health Nutrition Placement
- Research Project
Careers:
Graduates of the Public Health Nutrition program have career opportunities as:
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Nutritionist
- Nutrition Researcher
- Lab Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs – QC-QA
Other:
- Students may have 15-25 hours of lectures/labs per week.
- Students are required to obtain specific equipment for coursework, including a lab coat, safety goggles, hepatitis vaccinations, immunity testing, a chef's uniform and shoes, and a knife set.
- Students have the opportunity to complete a research project in Europe through the Erasmus program in Year 3 and a work placement in Europe in Year 4. Three years of further relevant experience will enable them to apply for Registered Nutritionist status.
