Dietetics Birmingham City University

Overview

What's covered in the course?

On this postgraduate degree in Dietetics, you will gain knowledge in food science, applied nutrition, clinical pathology and pharmacology, social science and therapeutic dietetics. Development of key skills, including communication, research and professionalism will enable you to become a compassionate and competent practitioner who can deliver effective, evidence-based and quality-driven care. You'll learn in specially built clinical skills rooms, with specialist space so you can get the best training possible. The Dietetics (pre-registration) - MSc is provided by Birmingham City University.

Why Choose Us?

• This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• The alignment with our new undergraduate sports, nutrition and biomedical sciences courses offers you a unique opportunity to gain a sound knowledge of the underpinning scientific principles and contemporary research relevant to your practice
• Successful completion of the MSc Dietetics confers eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC

• You will build your knowledge through a combination of academic and practice placement learning opportunities, Blocks of practice placements - covering both traditional and emerging environments, will enable you to be work ready for a diverse range of dietetic career opportunities 

Enhancing your employability skills

As the demand for qualified diet and nutrition professionals grows, there are ever expanding career opportunities for registered dietitians. This highly vocational course will equip you with the core knowledge and skills to enable you to apply for registration with the HCPC and to secure employment as a dietitian in a variety of roles, including acute and community healthcare, health promotion, health education, industry, the media, or in private practice.

Integrated practice learning will allow you to build relationships with local employers, both NHS and non-NHS and the inter-professional learning interspersed in the course will enable you to work effectively as part of a team, in whichever field you choose to pursue.