Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) Apply through UCAS
Nutritionists draw out, disseminate and then apply the knowledge learned from the relevant sciences with the aim of promoting an understanding of the effects of diet on growth, development, helath and wellbeing. This course aims to provide you with a comprehensive education in nutrition science and the related biosciences and their application to the maintenace of human health and in public health domains, the prevention of disease.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.