
Overview
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 disease 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.
Career
The Dietetics course from Leeds Beckett University is strongly vocational, and our postgraduate students are highly successful in gaining employment as dietitians in the NHS. Practice learning is delivered in partnership with local NHS Trusts, enabling you to build relationships with local employers.
- Clinical dietitian
- Public health dietitian
- Research dietitian
- Dietitian working in the food industry
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Lifestyle & Long-term Conditions
- Research & Practice Development
- Practice Placement
- Enterprise in Public Health Nutrition
- Professional Development for Practice
- Nutrition Advances in Practice
- Research Methods for Nutrition
- Applied Nutrition Support
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Most courses don't have fixed application deadlines. But, our courses are popular - they can fill up quickly. It's best to apply as early as possible.
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Nutrition & Dietetics View 138 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- 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. We require biochemistry and human physiology to be studied to at least level 4 and an integration and application of these two subject areas to be studied to at least level 5. Research skills are also required to be studied to level 6 including a research project or dissertation. A list of courses previously accepted can be found at this link. Please see our UK FAQ or international applicant FAQ for information on this course.
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International
16000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Leeds
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.