MSc Dietetics and Leadership

Applicants should hold a good honours degree (2:2 or above) in a health or science related subject.

Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the Course Director.

GCSE English and Maths at grades A*-C or 9-4.

All offers are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance, a criminal record check via Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent for non-UK residents. For international students, if you are offered a place, the International Office will send you instructions about how to complete your DBS check, including a link to the UK Home office DBS website.

Satisfactory health clearance and enhanced criminal record disclosure is also required. As part of the health clearance checks you will be required to provide information about your immunity and vaccination status. You will also be required to provide information about your COVID-19 vaccination status. We therefore recommend that you are fully vaccinated including the COVID-19 vaccine. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to go on placement(s). Placements are provided at the placement provider’s discretion. The university is therefore unable to guarantee the provision of placements or the location and type of placement offered.

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Funding opportunities including scholarships available

On successful completion of this course you will meet the requirements to apply to the HCPC for registration as a dietitian and apply for roles working in the profession in a variety of settings including the health service.

Once registered with the HCPC, you will be well prepared to apply for roles as a dietitian either within the health service or privately. You could also consider working in industry or in media.

Year one

• Lifestyle and Health – An Evidence-Based Approach – 20 credits
• The Ethical and Professional Dietitian – 20 credits
• Science of Nutrition for Dietitians – 10 credits
• Communication in Healthcare Practice – 10 credits
• Interventions in Clinical Dietetics practice (includes virtual A1 placement) – 20 credits
• Advancing Dietetics Practice and Leading Behaviour Change (includes A2 placement) – 20 credits
• Developing Dietetic Practice – Placement B- 10 credits

Year two

• Research Methodologies in Dietetics – 10 credits
• Leading Diverse Workforces – 10 credits
• Consolidating Dietetic Practice – Placement C – 10 credits
• Service Improvement Project in Dietetics and Leadership – 40 credits