2 years / Level 6 / Full-time / Work Placement
Dietitians are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information on food, health and disease into practical guidance enabling people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.
The modules within this course enable the development of scientific knowledge relevant to human nutrition and dietetics, the advancement of analytical and critical thinking and the integration of evidence-based practice. This programme also develops the student’s ability to work and communicate with others in an ethical, flexible, and adaptable manner. Through a unique progression opportunity, this programme allows students to progress to complete a BSc Honours in Dietetics at Coventry University.
Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.
Graduates of the HC in Health Science with Dietetics Studies in LYIT are not qualified as Dietitians and are not eligible to register with CORU.
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Minimum Entry Requirements
Points 316 (2023)
5 subjects at O6/H7 to include • BGY at H5 or better • English or Irish at O6/H7 ( excluding IRF) • Maths at 06/H7 or MAF at F2 5 subjects at GCSE grade C or higher to include • CGSE at grade C - or better- in English or Irish • GCSE at grade C - or better - in Maths • A-level at grade C or better in Biology
Health Declaration
Applicants wishing to pursue this programme must complete a Health Declaration. Applicants must be deemed fit to practice in order to continue on the programme
Follow on course in Coventry University
Subject to Coventry University's rules and regulations, the University may, in its absolute discretion, register a student for the duration of Stage Il (Year 2 and Year 3) on receipt of: any documents which it requires the student to complete to effect the registration, as notified to and/or requested from the prospective student. Fees shall be subject to annual review and may be changed at the sole discretion of Coventry University without notice.
Physical Science Work Placement
The work placement modules are an integral part of the course. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Please note that with while the University will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner. The learner may have to travel outside of Donegal for placement. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner.
Garda Vetting
Non-Eu candidates will not be considered for this course unless there are still places available after all eligible EU candidates have been considered. Offerees are subject to garda vetting. Registration is temporary until garda vetting is successfully completed. Students who cannot complete garda vetting may be unable to go out on necessary placement or to fulfil course requirements. In such cases, students will be ineligible to complete registration & will be required to leave the course.
Information for:
Graduate careers typically include:
Graduates of this programme can progress to Year 2 of BSc (Hons) in Dietetics in Coventry University.
Department Administration: +353 (0)749186306 / + 353 (0)749186369
Head of Department Dr Kim Mc Fadden Email: science.donegal@atu.ie Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186309
School and Department Faculty of Science & Health Department of Life & Physical Sciences
Higher Certificate
Bachelor of Science (Ord)