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Course summary
Why study this course? On this undergraduate course, you’ll learn the skills necessary to become a dietitian – the only qualified health professional that can assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition related problems at an individual and wider public health level. Successfully complete the course curriculum and you'll meet all the standards needed for membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Dietetics BSc (Hons) is approved by the HCPC, on completion of the degree you'll be eligible to apply for registration. This course is accredited by The British Dietetic Association (BDA). More about this course We’ll introduce you to the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease. This practical guidance will enable you to help members of the public make healthier lifestyle and food choices. Throughout your studies, you’ll gain an understanding of the conditions where nutrition plays a significant role in disease management. You'll develop the knowledge to provide nutrition and dietetic care for individuals, groups and populations who have or already are at risk of developing long-term health conditions. You’ll get hands-on experience through three full-time work placements during the course. There's a two-week placement in Year 1, a 12-week placement in Year 2 and a 14-week placement in Year 3 that normally includes a public health nutrition component. Your work will primarily be in National Health Service (NHS) organisations in London and your performance will be assessed as part of your degree.
Modules
Example Year 1 and 2 subjects include: Introduction to Human Nutrition (for Dietitians) (core, 15 credits); Health, Society and Behaviour (for Dietitians) (core, 15 credits); Anatomy and Physiology 1 for Dietitians (core, 30 credits); Cell Biology for Dietitians (core, 15 credits); Dietary Assessment Techniques for Dietitians (core, 15 credits); Management of Disease for Dietitians (core, 15 credits); Biochemistry for Dietitians (core, 15 credits); Essentials of Human Nutrition (for Dietitians) (core, 15 credits); Anatomy and Physiology 2 for Dietitians (core, 15 credits); Applied Health Psychology (for Dietitians) (core, 15 credits); Professional Practice in dietetics and nutrition (core, 15 credits); Practice Based Learning 1 (Dietitians) (two weeks) Example Year 2 and 3 subjects include: Nutrition and Dietetic Care (core, 15 credits); Metabolic Biochemistry (core, 15 credits); Systems Pathology for Dietetics (core, 15 credits); Nutrition Through the Lifecycle (Dietitians) (core, 15 credits); Public Health Nutrition (Dietitians) (core, 15 credits); Nutrition and Dietetic Care 2 (core, 30 credits); Macro and Micro nutrients (core, 15 credits); Food Science (for Dietitians) (core, 15 credits); Public Health Practice Based Learning (three weeks); Practice Based Learning 2 (12 weeks); Practice Based Learning 3 (Dietitians) (11 weeks); Management of Health and Social Care (core, 15 credits); Dietetics Research Project (core, 45 credits)
Assessment method
In addition to lectures and seminars, this degree includes group work, role plays and practical sessions in the laboratory and the technical kitchen. Our internationally renowned teaching staff are actively involved in dietetics practice and research, and will provide consistent support and mentorship. You'll be assessed through seminar and poster presentations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), case studies, practical reports, seen/unseen examinations, in-class tests and a compulsory final year dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Dietetic Association
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- B403
- Institution code:
- L68
- Campus name:
- Holloway
- Campus code:
- O
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £19250 | Year 1 |
| International | £19250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £19250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £19250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB