MSc Dietetics

Modules:
 

• Principles of Dietetics for PGs
• Communication for PG Dietitians
• Specialist Dietetics for PG Dietitians
• Applied Research Methods and Design
• Professional Body Module: Health and Wellbeing

Applicants should have an honours degree (1st class or 2:1) in human nutrition, or a degree that includes nutrition in the awards title, with sufficient emphasis on physiology and biochemistry (40 credits in total required, with at least 20 credits in human physiology and 20 credits in human biochemistry). It is also preferable for candidates to have 10 credits in sociology and 10 credits in psychology, however this can be taken alongside other modules on the programme if successful.

For International Students: ​£17,600 per year.

Dietitians normally begin their career in the National Health Service where they progress to the main clinical grades. The opportunity exists for specialisation in various aspects of dietetics by means of post-registration education. In addition there are opportunities for dietitians to be involved in health education/promotion, education, research and journalism.