Course Overview

The apprentice has employment opportunities within the NHS, private sector or tertiary sector – in hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry and the community. They may also consider a career in clinical research or teaching in the UK or overseas.

They assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems, helping people change their behaviours to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.

The learner is eligible for student membership in the British Dietetic Association during this apprenticeship. On completion of the course, the learner is awarded the BSc (Hons) Dietetics (Apprenticeship). They are then eligible for Health and Care Professions Council registration to practice as a dietitian and full membership of the British Dietetic Association.

General Eligibility

To be accepted on to a degree apprenticeship course, you must have your employer's support and meet the course entry requirements - you can find these below.

The apprentice must

• be employed as a dietetic apprentice, working a minimum of 30 hours weekly,

• and have three A-levels (including biology or human biology) or equivalent

• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths before starting their apprenticeship. Find out more.

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and occupational health check

• demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the course through an interview with the employer and the University.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International applicants must have IELTS 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in all sections or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 100/120 (in conjunction with a Teesside University English language test)* before an unconditional offer is made.