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Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Worcester - UCAS

Course summary

Overview Through a combination of practice and theory, this course will prepare you to work as a registered dietitian in a diverse range of settings and careers, including clinically within a hospital or primary care setting, careers in public health or health promotion, employability within the food industry, in research or academia, in the media, or in private practice. Dietitians use a person-centred approach to empower people to make appropriate lifestyle choices and dietary changes to prevent, treat or manage health and disease. Dietitians are unique utilising enhanced communication and nutritional counselling skills to translate the science of nutrition into everyday behaviours to support people to make healthier lifestyle choices. Teaching is delivered by lecturing staff who are experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about their subject area. The teaching on this course is interactive and designed in a way to deliver relevant and real-world learning through case studies, service user involvement, simulation, and interactive group-based discussions with dietetic students as well as students from other health professions, to learn to work collaboratively and multi-disciplinary. Key features

  • Successful completion of this course will lead to eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a Dietitian. You will also be able to join the British Dietetic Association as a student member whilst studying on the course
  • Pursue a rewarding career where you can make a difference in people's lives through healthy eating habits and lifestyle modifications
  • You will gain hands-on experience with a variety of service users and industry organisations through innovative placements throughout your degree
  • You will be taught via an integrated skills-based approach to help develop professional practice
  • Practical workshops including kitchen sessions, food science labs and technical anthropometry will enable hands on learning
  • You will be well prepared for clinical placements through simulation events within our clinical skills labs, using mock wards, and on-site community house
  • At Worcester you will establish links with Dietitians throughout the region, ensuring the course is professionally relevant and placements are well supported
  • All home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs
Why the University of Worcester? The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.
  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.
  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.
  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.
Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B4D1
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview


Student Outcomes

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91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
97%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this 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

Please visit the fees and finance pages of the University of Worcester website for tuition fee information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/
Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Worcester - UCAS