The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Nutrition and Health Science at Munster Technological University is designed for aspiring scientists eager to address the critical need for technical competency in maintaining, restoring, and promoting human health and wellbeing. You will gain expertise in the design, development, production, and analysis of products and interventions that impact health outcomes. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students passionate about understanding human nutrition and its profound role in health and disease, preparing you to identify and address nutrition-related problems in diverse food and health industry sectors.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over four years, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of biological chemistry, human anatomy, biostatistics, and the science of food. You will engage with practical laboratory operations, explore topics like lifecycle nutrition and nutritional epidemiology, and undertake a significant final-year project. Through modules such as clinical nutrition and functional foods, you will develop the skills to identify and address nutrition-related problems, graduating with the knowledge and experience to pursue careers in the food industry, public health, and scientific research.