Course summary
This four-year undergraduate Master of Dietetics (MDiet)/BSc (Hons) Dietetics course will give you the theoretical understanding and practical skills that you will need to build a rewarding career as a dietitian. Practice placements are an integral part of the course and allow students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice. QMU offers two undergraduate pathways of study in Dietetics to achieve a recognised qualification. Initially all students register on the undergraduate master’s pathway and study together, then, from the end of the second year, students on the BSc (Hons) pathway follow a slightly different programme of study to those studying for the undergraduate master’s degree. On graduation, both pathways offer eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a dietitian. Why QMU?
- Learn from experienced research active staff: You will be taught by experienced Registered Dietitians, Registered Nutritionists and other appropriately qualified staff who are research active. Their applied research and professional links inform the teaching on the course keeping it up to date with current thinking in the field.
- Practice placements provide the opportunity to integrate practice with theory: Learn real-world skills on practice placements within health and social care settings and during other practice-based opportunities with voluntary and third sector organisations.
- Develop key skills that will help you work effectively with others: Throughout the course there is a strong emphasis on developing communication, team working and leadership skills, supported by academic and student services to help individuals fulfil their potential.
- Professional recognition and registration: The course is approved by the. On graduation, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council HCPC as a dietitian.
- Meet the requirements to be able to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) at the point of graduation and practise as a dietitian;
- Complete invaluable practice-based placements that will enrich your learning;
- Be equipped to enter a career that gives you the opportunity to work in a diverse range of settings including health and social care settings, private practice, the food industry, research related roles and government advisory roles; and
- Benefit from the inter-professional working focus of this course. We aim for all our graduates to be confident in their own professional identity and have the additional skills that will allow you to work as an effective multidisciplinary team member.
Modules
Year 1: Physiology/Contextualising You and Your Profession/Food, Lifestyle and Society/Cell Biology and Genetics/ Biochemistry/Introduction to Food Science/Evidence-Based Practice Year 2: Introduction to Dietetic Practice (Placement A)/Nutrient Metabolism/ Behaviour Change/Pharmacology/ Nutrition/Health Issues in the Community/Epidemiology in Public Health Year 3: Essentials of Dietetic Management/ Nutrition Through the Life Course/ Dietetic Management of Long Term Conditions/Dissertation/Disease Aetiology and Management/Developing Dietetic Practice (Placement B) Year 4: Consolidating Dietetic Practice (Placement C)/Dietetic Research Project/Innovative and Emerging Practice
Assessment method
You will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods (eg written and practical exams, case studies, written assignments and presentations) at the end of each module or semester.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- British Dietetic Association
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B410
- Institution code:
- Q25
- Campus name:
- Queen Margaret University
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://swapsurvey.org/progression/east
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score equivalent to 7.0 and with no individual component less than 6.5.
QMU English Language Requirements
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
International | £17325 | 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
Provider information
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU