Course summary
Dietitians are experts in nutrition who can assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutrition-related problems. This programme will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable you to be eligible to apply to be a dietitian through the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You’ll gain an understanding of the science and composition of food and how nutrition and diet therapy can be used to prevent and treat chronic and acute diseases that can affect people throughout their lifespan. Through practice-based learning, you’ll work with service users to develop your newly acquired knowledge, skills and professional behaviours alongside practicing dietitians in a range of different settings, from local NHS trusts to personal trainers running their own businesses. If you want to be a dietitian and ordinarily resident in the UK, you can apply for a grant of £5,000 per year to study this course. This doesn’t need to be paid back. This course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association.
Modules
Year 1 All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time. Clinical Dietetics 1: Lifespan, Lifestyle and Long-term Conditions The Composition of Food Public Health and Health Promotion The Professional Dietitian Clinical Dietetics 2: Applied Nutritional Support Evidence Informed Practice Year 2 All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time. Reflection & Consolidation of Practice Research for Dietetic Practice
Assessment method
Our curriculum is designed to develop not only core dietetic and evidence-informed practice skills but also leadership and enterprise skills. Practice-based learning is an essential part of training as a dietitian. You’ll spend 28 weeks over the two-year programme working hands-on with dietitians from our practice partner s in different settings within the Humber, Coast and Vale region. These placement opportunities will give you a fantastic basis for starting your dietetic career, with many of the local NHS trusts offering financial and training incentives to graduate dietitians. We have links with social media influencers and personal trainers (who are also qualified dietitians) in the region. Local dietitians and other health care professionals will provide hands on teaching methods across a broad range of topics, providing you with the most up-to-date practical knowledge and skills. Further extra-curricular opportunities are available within the city’s sporting sector courtesy of our well-established links with professional clubs such as Hull FC, Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull City. You’ll complete this programme with your own research project, giving you the opportunity to apply for publication in a scientific journal and broaden the nutrition evidence base further.
How to apply
International applicants
If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 7.0 overall, with 6.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications acceptable by this University, please click here. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.
Entry requirements
Please see our additional information on prior learning requirements or contact us for a chat about your specific circumstances. The course is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and an Occupational Health check. Offers are subject to satisfactory references. Places on the course are limited and shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview. Supporting statement information To support your application to our programme, we ask that you include a personal statement, which can be up to 1000 words (rather than 500 as stated on the application form), to demonstrate that your values are aligned with the NHS Constitution and your behaviours support the Values Based Recruitment approach. Your personal statement must detail: Why you want to become a dietitian and your commitment to the profession An awareness of the varied roles and duties of a dietitian in different settings, and any experiences you have had of working alongside (or shadowing) dietitians An interest in food, including ingredients, recipes and cooking skills and an enjoyment of food in our diverse society Evidence of working independently and within a team, including any challenges that were faced and how you overcame them Candidates who meet our short-listing criteria will then be invited for interview, which will take place virtually. You will be asked questions which will help us to understand your values and behaviours around themes such as professionalism, teamwork, quality care and compassion. Please ensure that your application is supported by two references, one being academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. Interviews will be held throughout February and May, depending on when applications are submitted. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group, if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria (excluding Social Work). International students If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses. Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
England | £9250 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
EU | £14000 | Whole course |
International | £14000 | Whole course |
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
University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX