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Introduction

Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing Course - Dublin

At BFEI, located in Blackrock village, Co.Dublin we offer a one year QQI Level 5 Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing course.

Are you interested in diet, nutrition and all things health related? Do you have a desire to connect with people and help them understand their relationship with food? Interested in learning how to promote healthy eating by blogging and using social media forums?

This course offers you the opportunity to learn about diet and nutrition while also exploring how our behaviour can motivate and empower lifestyle choices. Studies show that we are facing an obesity crisis of enormous proportions. Addressing this crisis is a Government priority, and this course will help you take advantage of emerging opportunities in this area.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:

  • Nutritional Advisor
  • Health Food Stores
  • Food/Healthy Living Blogger
  • Self-employed Food Related Business
  • Trainer in the area of Healthy Eating and Lifestyle

Course Structure

Core Elements
  • QQI Modules
  • Dietetics
  • Nutrition
  • Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition
  • Behavioural Studies
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Word Processing
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

  • Course Code

  • NHW

  • Duration

  • 1 year - full time September to May

  • Number of places

  • 30

  • Number of contact hours

  • 20 approx

  • Timetable Contact

  • 5 days
Testimonial

There are not many full-time courses currently available in this area and this course provides a variety of subjects and a good starting point for following a career in nutrition and related fields.  You don’t require a background in this area before commencing the course. It’s QQI, a State recognised qualification in the Irish system, so there are good links for progression. It’s a great option as a taster course before you commit to a degree programme in the area. This course also provides good information on health and wellbeing on a personal level for those that don’twant to progress academically.

- Students on the Health, Wellbeing & Nutrition Course, 2016/2017 -

Support Elements
  • Career advice and CV preparation
  • How to blog and use social media forums
  • Workshops
  • Health promotion events
Assessment and certification
  • Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during the year and exams.
  • Learners who successfully pass all 8 QQI subjects will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468).

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Progression

Education/ Training

Graduates who complete this course may apply to the following course in BFEI:

Holistic Therapies

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PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDIES

If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:

BSc (Hons) Health Sciences* (Common Entry) Waterford Institute of Technology - www.wit.ie

* Two places reserved for BFEI Graduates

BSc in Health and Society Dublin City University – www.dcu.ie

BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology - www.gmit.ie

BSc (Hons) in Nutrition & Health Science* Athlone Institute of Technology – www.ait.ie

* Leaving Certificate Mathematics is a pre-requisite

BSc (Hons) in Health & Physical Activity Dundalk Institute of Technology - www.dkit.ie

BSc Social Sciences University College Dublin – www.ucd.ie

Higher Certificate in Science - Physiology and Health Science, Carlow Institute of Technology – www.itcarlow.ie

Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie 

Entry requirements
  • Leaving Certificate

​You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.

 

  • Mature Applicants

Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.

Advisory Meeting

Applicants will be invited to attend an advisory meeting to offer guidance and to ensure course suitability. Information on course costs and the registration/induction process will also be provided at this meeting. 

Places will be offered, on a first come basis, subject to the applicant meeting the entry requirements and subject to a place being available. 

Fees

At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, €200 PLC Government Levy (unless exempt), a Student Services charge and where applicable professional body registration fees.  There are no tuition fees for EU students.

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Blackrock
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