MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

University College Dublin (UCD)

Applicants should hold a second class honours degree 2-1 or 2-2 in exceptional circumstances eg extensive prior clinical experience or higher in science eg biochemistry food science human biology human nutrition nutritional science pharmacology physiology in health sciences eg medicine nursing or a health and social care profession or in sports performance sciencePrior qualifications should include evidence of study of human biochemistry and physiology or other relevant degree discipline from a recognised universityGood communication skills are essential Candidates may be interviewedTwo references should be included with the online application one of which should be an academic reference and one an employmentrelated referenceGarda vetting is required prior to undertaking practice placementsAll students must attend UCD Student Health Services for preentry screening and must be compliant with Irish Immunisation Guidelines All costs associated with health screening and vaccination must be met by the student In exceptional circumstances where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities including subjectspecific outcomes as determined by the Course Committee may be considered as an alternative entrance route Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programmeThis can be done through