Course summary
Our MSc Dietetics (Pre-Registration) course prepares aspiring dietitians to use food and nutrition science to improve health and wellbeing.
- Study with qualified, experienced, and research-active lecturers and clinical dietitians currently working in the field.
- Our small groups ensure you receive enhanced academic support and tailored training that meets your needs and preferences.
- Consolidate your knowledge with placements in clinical and non-clinical settings and practical sessions in our state-of-the-art labs.
- Nurture your skills at our Simulation Centre, featuring virtual reality technology and awarded for interprofessional medical education, before your placements with our NHS and industry partners in and around Oxfordshire.
Modules
Our 200-credit modules cover various topics essential for becoming a registered dietitian. They will foster your comprehension and critical understanding of the scientific foundations of health and disease while equipping you with the knowledge, mindset, and ability to make evidence-based clinical judgments in dietetics for disease prevention and treatment. You will learn about therapeutic diet planning, broader aspects of nutrition and population health including food science, health promotion and lifespan nutrition, as well as the underlying principles of physiological regulation and nutritional metabolic pathways in health and disease. In this context, you will explore the research process leading to an independent research project. Modules also cover dietetics’ ethical and professional aspects, preparing students for a well-rounded career. Over three semesters, three supported placements will help you gain hands-on practical experience in clinical and community settings. Compulsory modules - Year 1 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (20 credits) Research Methods (20 credits) Dietetics Professional Practice (20 credits) Health Promotion and Professional Practice across the Lifespan (20 credits) Applied Public Health Nutrition (20 credits) Human Physiology and Disease (20 credits) Practice Placement A Compulsory modules - Year 2 Dietetic Therapy (40 credits) Practice Placement B Practice Placement C Research Project (40 credits)
Assessment method
Assessments in this programme are varied and designed for you to demonstrate a range of skills, including critical reasoning, communication, research, and professionalism. These skills are essential for becoming a competent, autonomous, and compassionate dietitian. Assessment methods include essays, lab reports, reviews, posters, oral presentations, group work, project work and reflective writing. Assessment is designed as 77% coursework with some in-class tests and formal examinations; the placements are assessed via a portfolio. For assessment, there is a mix of formative and summative types, giving opportunities to engage with feedback and improve before the final submission.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Dietetic Association
How to apply
International applicants
For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English Proficiency to the standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no component below 6.5 is required. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
You should hold an honours degree at 2:1 or higher (or equivalent). The degree should be in a relevant health and life sciences subject with sufficient emphasis on human physiology and biochemistry, and an understanding of the principles of nutritional sciences. Other degrees, including science degrees of a different classification and master’s qualifications, will be considered via transcripts. We offer short courses and singular modules to help you meet entry requirements if you need an alternative entry route. We recommend contacting us at [email protected] to discuss your qualifications before applying. Alternatively, our Admissions Lead will suggest any required short courses or individual modules when reviewing your application. Satisfactory occupational health clearance is required to participate in this course, whilst compliance with standard NHS immunisations is essential for placement attendance. Applications are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18500 | Year 1 |
| International | £18500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP