The aim of this course is to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to creatively and confidently innovate food production in food service for health and wellness, in line with current food and dietary trends.
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International students can study the Applied Culinary Nutrition at Technological University Dublin across its Tallaght and Online campuses in Dublin, Ireland. This Master degree is available as a Part Time program delivered hybrid in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered across its Tallaght and Online campuses. Tuition fees are USD 2,573 / year, and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.
About Master of Applied Culinary Nutrition
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Applied Culinary Nutrition at Technological University Dublin
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a Level 8 (honours) degree in a relevant discipline.
TU Dublin's policy on recognition of prior learning applies.
Applications will be considered from graduates holding a Level 7 (ordinary) degree in a related discipline who have gained sufficient industry experience to have achieved the equivalent learning as graduates from an appropriate Level 8 (honours) degree programme. Level 7 graduates who wish to apply under TU Dublin's policy on recognition of prior learning must provide details of their learning and experiences since graduation, as part of their application.
TU Dublin will invite applicants for an interview during which they will be examined as to their suitability for the course. Applicants holding a Level 7 degree need to demonstrate that they have worked applying skills which typically would be acquired at Level 8.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 65
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 80
Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Applied Culinary Nutrition
Graduates from the MSc in Applied Culinary Nutrition will develop scientific and culinary nutrition skills to work in diverse roles in the food sector including: food production and service, culinary innovation and food product development, food marketing, food science research, nutritional analysis, food consultancy.
Fee Information
Ireland, Dublin