Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Human Nutrition at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 62.3%, with graduates earning around €41,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN262) was 532 (2025).
Human Nutrition graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Dietitian
- Nutritionist
Common employers for Human Nutrition graduates include HSE, Food companies, Private clinics.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Human Nutrition graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 22% less than the national average.
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