Should I go for it

timetogetfit

I finally know what I want to do and I want to become a clinical dietician and specialise in sports nutrition.I realised this because whenever I hear nutritionists speak on TV I understand exactly what there talking about and its interests me greatly.So I have decised to to the BSc in Nutrition and dietitics at DIT..I probably have left it too late for this year so I want to make sure I have everything in order for next year.I dont have the points for the course but I do have a diploma in chemistry which I got from I.T carlow in 2003 which should stand to my application.I know a place isnt guaranteed but I am prepared to start in first year despite my chemistry background.I have a couple of questions

1.I will be 31 when I start and 35 when I finish so my age has been a concern, should it be?

2.are there any shortterm courses I could do between now and then that could support my application?

3.its going to take a big committment from me and I will have to work parttime, is there much parttime work for students available in dublin and whats types of work?

smashey

timetogetfit wrote: »

I finally know what I want to do and I want to become a clinical dietician and specialise in sports nutrition.I realised this because whenever I hear nutritionists speak on TV I understand exactly what there talking about and its interests me greatly.So I have decised to to the BSc in Nutrition and dietitics at DIT..I probably have left it too late for this year so I want to make sure I have everything in order for next year.I dont have the points for the course but I do have a diploma in chemistry which I got from I.T carlow in 2003 which should stand to my application.I know a place isnt guaranteed but I am prepared to start in first year despite my chemistry background.I have a couple of questions

1.I will be 31 when I start and 35 when I finish so my age has been a concern, should it be?

2.are there any shortterm courses I could do between now and then that could support my application?

3.its going to take a big committment from me and I will have to work parttime, is there much parttime work for students available in dublin and whats types of work?

Go for it if it's what you want to do.

1. Age doesn't matter. You'll find there will be a lot of people older than you at the college.

2. Speak to the college about this.

3. If you want part time work and aren't too fussy, you'll find it.

hockeygirl

Definately go for it....

I went to DIT Kevin Street where the course is held... its a great college.

There are alot of mature students.. infact you'll prob be the youngest!

There was a 50yr old guy in my course when I started and he's now got his degree!


And 35 is NOT old! Infact it may stand to you when you go for a job because they'll know your in for the long haul


(ps I have replied to your post on the accountancy board..... this would also be an option but I think if your willing to go back to college full time you should decide for sure if you want to go for BSc in Nutrition and dietitics or instead of lucking at the cert you mentioned on the accountancy board just apply to a commerce degree full time instead. You'll be elible for a sizable grant either way)

wolf 49

have you looked into the B.sc course in ucd (human nutriton) and bsc in ucc ( nutritional science)

Larianne

Definitely get some work experience in the area. And also some voluntary/community work as well if possible. It will show that you understand the area and enjoy working with people.

Also, have you contacted DIT about your application. They will be able to tell you what will give you a stronger application. There will be a lot of competition for places!

DenMan

Hi OP

Yes you should definitely go for it. You are never too old. If its what you want to do then go for it. You won't be disappointed. I am going back this Sept at 28, starting from the beginning. Good luck.