UCD Micro-credentials

Our popular Concussion course returns on June 8th. Secure your spot now.

Advance Your Understanding of Nutrition, Health, and Sustainability

Deepen your knowledge of nutritional science with Concepts of Nutrition and Healthy Eating, a 10-credit, Level 9 online micro-credential from the

Led by Professor Eileen Gibney, this course offers a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of what defines a “healthy,” “nutritious,” and “sustainable” diet, examining how food choices influence health, disease prevention, and environmental impact across all life stages.

✔ Understand the core principles of nutrition and dietary recommendations.
✔ Examine the relationship between food consumption, human health, and sustainability.
✔ Learn effective communication strategies to encourage healthy eating behaviours.
✔ Apply nutritional insights to product development, public health, and policy initiatives.

This course is ideal for professionals in food, health, marketing, policy, and education, or anyone seeking to develop a stronger foundation in nutrition and wellbeing.

Start Date: 18th May 2026
Duration: 12 weeks (Online)
Credits: 10 ECTS
Fee: €1280
Application Deadline: 9th May 2026

Apply here: https://www.ucd.ie/microcredentials/explorecourses/foodandnutrition/concepts-of-nutrition-and-health/

Build advanced expertise in food safety, regulation, and public health with Science and Standards of Food Safety, a Level 9, 10-credit micro-credential from UCD Micro-credentials.

Led by Dr. Fiona Lalor and offered by , this 12-week online course explores the science, legislation, and global standards that underpin safe food systems. You’ll examine food safety management processes, regulatory frameworks, and risk control across the food chain—key knowledge for professionals working in food, regulation, and policy.

✔ Understand food safety legislation, policy & global regulatory frameworks
✔ Identify, measure & manage hazards across the food supply chain
✔ Explore food safety management systems in a globalised food system
✔ 10 ECTS | Level 9 | 12 Weeks | 100% Online

Start Date: 18th May 2026
Fee: €1,280
Application Deadline: 9th May 2026

👉 Apply now:
https://www.ucd.ie/microcredentials/explorecourses/foodandnutrition/science-and-standards-of-food-safety/