1. BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics: Food for Thought Dr Nick Kennedy Senior Lecturer in Clinical Medicine (Nutrition) Unit of Nutrition & Dietetic Studies

2. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 2 What is Nutrition? Nutrition is a branch of science devoted to the study of nutrientsNutrition is a branch of science devoted to the study of nutrients It interfaces with many other disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, food science, husbandry, dietetics, medicine and public health. Nutrition is relevant to animal health and to human healthNutrition is relevant to animal health and to human health Nutrition research takes place at the laboratory level as well as in population studies (nutritional epidemiology) and in disease groups (clinical nutrition). The Nutrition SocietyThe Nutrition Society is a focus for nutritionists (http://www.nutritionsociety.org)

3. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 3 What is Dietetics? The dietitian seeks to prevent diseaseThe dietitian seeks to prevent disease by promoting healthy eating habits The dietitian seeks to alleviate diseaseThe dietitian seeks to alleviate disease through helping the subject to achieve therapeutic dietary change The Irish Nutrition and Dietetic InstituteThe Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute is the professional organisation for dietitians in Ireland (http://www.indi.ie)

4. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 4 Course Details Duration 4.5 yearsDuration 4.5 years OutcomesOutcomes  Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition & Dietetics (DIT)  BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics (TCD) LocationsLocations Initially DIT Kevin Street mainly, later elements in TCD also, based at St James’s Hospital campus. Catering in DIT Cathal Brugha St. Management and communication studies at DIT Aungier St. Placement-based studies (e.g. catering, dietetics) are distributed throughout the country. NB course review is in progress: duration will change to 4 years (2009 intake)

5. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 5 Curriculum subjects year 1 Mathematics/Information technologyMathematics/Information technology Physics; Chemistry;Physics; Chemistry; Biology/Physiology;Biology/Physiology; Food Studies/Food Science;Food Studies/Food Science; Communications;Communications; Catering Placement;Catering Placement; Nutrition; DieteticsNutrition; Dietetics NB course review is in progress: structure and content will change

6. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 6 Curriculum subjects year 2 Biostatistics/Information Technology/Research Methodology;Biostatistics/Information Technology/Research Methodology; Biochemistry/Clinical Chemistry;Biochemistry/Clinical Chemistry; Physiology/Immunology;Physiology/Immunology; Microbiology;Microbiology; Communications;Communications; Behavioural Science;Behavioural Science; Nutrition; DieteticsNutrition; Dietetics NB course review is in progress: structure and content will change

7. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 7 Curriculum subjects year 3 Biostatistics/Information Technology/Research Methodology;Biostatistics/Information Technology/Research Methodology; Communications; ManagementCommunications; Management Behavioural Science;Behavioural Science; Medicine; Medical Sciences;Medicine; Medical Sciences; Food Science/Food Studies;Food Science/Food Studies; Nutrition; DieteticsNutrition; Dietetics NB course review is in progress: structure and content will change

8. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 8 Curriculum subjects years 4 / 5 Placement-based studies, 6 monthsPlacement-based studies, 6 months Professional studiesProfessional studies BSc research project, 3 monthsBSc research project, 3 months NB course review is in progress: structure and content will change

9. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 9 Admission requirements Minimum Entry Requirements   Irish Leaving Certificate in 6 subjects, including   Mathematics (ordinary level C3 or higher)   English or Irish (at either level).   Chemistry (higher level C3 or higher)   2 other subjects (higher level C3 or greater) or   such qualification as the Institute and University may deem equivalent.

10. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 10 Admission procedure Admissions to this course are processed by the DIT (course code DT223) via the CAO.Admissions to this course are processed by the DIT (course code DT223) via the CAO. Points: In addition, advanced entry and mature entry applications are considered.In addition, advanced entry and mature entry applications are considered. 2004200520062007 520535535*525

11. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 11 Career opportunities Clinical Nutrition (hospital and community dietetics)Clinical Nutrition (hospital and community dietetics) Public Health NutritionPublic Health Nutrition Nutrition Industry (product development, marketing, consumer information)Nutrition Industry (product development, marketing, consumer information) Education (second or third level)Education (second or third level) Research (public or private sector)Research (public or private sector)

12. Dec 2007TCD Open Day 12 Some web resources http://www.dit.ie/DIT/study/undergraduate/programmes08/dt223.htmlhttp://www.dit.ie/DIT/study/undergraduate/programmes08/dt223.html http://www.medicine.tcd.ie/nutrition_and_dietetics/http://www.medicine.tcd.ie/nutrition_and_dietetics/ www.indi.iewww.indi.ie www.nutritionsociety.orgwww.nutritionsociety.org