MSc Dietetics

Dietitians make a vital contribution to people's health and wellbeing. In this course, you will learn the theory and practice of nutritional science so that you can register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a qualified dietitian. You will explore the composition of food, the nature of nutrients and their metabolism in the body, nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan, and the dietary effects of food on health. You will also learn how to work alongside service users with acute and chronic diseases in hospitals and primary care settings. You will gain the professional expertise necessary for effective practice, critical evaluation, and adaptability when faced with the changing dynamics of working in health and social care. You will also be well prepared for the responsibilities and expectations associated with being a healthcare professional, and consider the ethical and legal boundaries arising from exercising a professional duty of care.

The academic entry requirements for the MSc Dietetics are for a science degree with at least a 2:1 classification which contains sufficient level and depth of biochemistry and human physiology as well as research skills and methodology.

This course is available: Part-time, 2 years