Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science 5M5267
This one-year full time The Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science course is aimed at students who want to develop their knowledge of Nutrition, Dietetics, Health & Food Science. Students are introduced to the areas of Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Processing and Biology. This course equips the learner with vocational skills and knowledge to acquire the theory, principles and techniques underpinning the science of dietetics, food and health. It also allows students to progress to a variety of third-level courses in the science and nutrition areas throughout Ireland. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Food Processing 5N5245
Microbiology 5N0737
Food Chemistry 5N2748
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Mathematics 5N1833
Nutrition 5N2006
Biology 5N2746
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
QQI Level 5 in Food Science 5M5267
Student Contribution: €175
QQI Exam Fee €50
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.
3rd Level Progression Examples:
University of Galway
- GY301 Science
University College Cork
- CK504 Nutritional Sciences
- CK505 Food Science
Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
- AU862 - Human Nutrition - ATU Sligo
- AU172 Health Science with Dietetics Studies - Letterkenny
- AU370 Food Science and Nutrition - Letterkenny
- AU556 Science - Common Entry -Galway
- AU663 Public Health Nutrition, Galway Campus
- AU671 Medical Science, Galway Campus
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Email nancy.cunniffe@gretb.ie
