The **BSc (Hons) Dietetics** is a three-year, full-time programme. This programme produces graduates with a specialist core knowledge of applied nutrition and practical skills in therapeutic dietetics, enabling application for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a dietitian. Core elements of the programme are supported by an appropriate range of biological sciences such as; biochemistry, food science, physiology, genetics, pathophysiology and immunology. There is a strong element of public health and the social sciences of sociology and psychology to underpin models of behavioural change for individuals and groups. The curriculum uses Enquiry Based Learning which comprises of Case-based Learning using real patient scenarios, group projects and research projects, alongside practical skills, lectures, seminars, workshops and distance-learning resources to develop clinical reasoning skills and self-directed learning. Vertical integration is key to this programme with key themes integrated throughout the programme. This helps to develop greater understanding and incremental skill progression. The programme is committed to inter-professional collaboration in both education and practice promoting intellectual skills of critical appraisal, reasoning, and future career planning for dietitians. Opportunities for inter-professional learning occur with a wide range of Health Professions including; occupational therapy, optometry, paramedicine, physiotherapy, podiatry, social work, nursing, dentistry and medicine. Sustainability is championed throughout the programme with a focus on digital interventions and assessments. The leadership roles and sustainability module in the year 3 provides students with a unique set of skills around leadership, marketing media and business planning which will allow students to adapt proactively to an ever changing health care environment. The process of undertaking research projects equips students with the necessary skills of planning, organising, data collection and analysis. It deepens understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and develops the concept of generating evidence in the form of research. The research output is presented in a suitable format for publication, enabling graduates to have confidence in becoming research active in the future. Practical placements occur in years 1 to 3, with the option of a 2 week voluntary industrial placement outside of the NHS setting, during the summer of the first academic year. The introduction of online nutrition clinics is a novel approach and one designed to support skill attainment. Online nutrition clinics will be used to support student’s communication and clinical reasoning skills, professional behaviour, time management and ability to reflect on practice. Online nutrition clinics will run alongside placements and academic study providing opportunities for students to attain competency in practice based learning outcomes.

In your first year, you'll study psychosocial studies, biochemistry, physiology, food science, microbiology and human nutrition to underpin modules in dietetics and applied nutrition in subsequent years. Sharing teaching with other health professions during part of the year helps you to understand the need for multi-professional working. Spend two weeks in your first supervised placement. In your second year, you'll work on an integrated and innovative series of problem-based learning exercises which will enable you to extend the depth and breadth of your knowledge in nutrition, dietetics and clinical sciences. You’ll undertake 12 weeks of supervised clinical practice to enable you to develop the confidence and personal skills required to work as a dietitian. We’ll introduce you to the concepts of professional studies in further shared learning with other health professions. In your final year, your 12-week supervised clinical practice will have a strong patient focus. Learn how to develop the management and leadership skills required to work in an inter-professional healthcare environment. Work on an in-depth research project in an area of personal interest related to dietetics or nutrition. Your final clinical placement will have an emphasis on the professional mastery and fitness for practice required for employment and registration as a dietitian with the HCPC. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

36% of assessment is by exam, 55% by coursework and 9% practical assessment

Health and Care Professions Council

British Dietetic Association

26 January 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.

Course code: B410

Institution code: P60

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Normally 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note, the institution may consider equivalent numeracy and literacy qualifications.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	7.0	With 6.5 in all elements.

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English Language Requirements

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Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

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