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Course Overview

This four-year integrated master’s 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.

Dietitians are the only regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutrition-related problems at an individual and wider public health level.

This is a four-year integrated undergraduate master’s course. Students commence the course with a view to graduating with a Master of Dietetics (MDiet) in four years. Years Three and Four will be taught alongside postgraduate students studying on the postgraduate Pre-Registration course. From year 2 onwards a small number of students may be transferred to the BSc (Hons) Dietetics route if they do not meet the requirements of masters-level learning. These students are still eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a dietitian.

Dietitians have the opportunity to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to health and social care settings, private practice, the food industry, research-related roles and government advisory roles.

Dietetics is a fascinating field that focuses on the management and the prevention of nutrition-related disorders at an individual, group and population level. Dietitians are the only regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutrition-related problems at an individual and wider public health level.

There are many strands of knowledge that you will master on your way to a career as a dietitian. This course has been carefully structured to integrate theoretical study in different fields with practical experience to develop the skills required to work as a graduate dietitian.

In Year One you will study a range of modules that provide you with the fundamental knowledge, principles and concepts that underpin the practice of dietetics. You will be introduced to the role of the dietitian, the role of food in health, human physiology, genetics and biochemistry. You will also develop skills in communication, information technology and academic study skills. Students are also invited to begin to engage in our peer-mentoring scheme, which provides additional support during the transition to university life.

In Year Two you will continue to develop your academic study skills and further develop your knowledge and understanding of the concepts relating to health and nutrition while beginning to integrate biological and social sciences. You will also undertake your first practice placement block. This will consist of two weeks on campus and two weeks within a Scottish health and social care setting.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBC , Minimum - BCCC

A Level: AB

Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3

International Baccalaureate: 28 points

International: IELTS of 7.0 with no element lower than 6.5

Required subjects:

  • Normally Chemistry and Biology and preferably one other science (may include Maths or Home Economics) at Higher or equivalent AND Maths and English at Nat 5
  • Normally Chemistry or Biology at A Level AND at GCSE we ask for Maths and English plus one other science (either Chemistry or Biology).

Direct Entry: A small number of places are available for direct entry to Year Two of the course. These applications will be considered on an individual basis. To ensure the applicants have developed the knowledge and skills acquired in Year One of the MDiet will typically include either:

  • A level: ABBB which must include Biology and Chemistry (one of which must be at A grade), Health and Food Technology and one discursive subject eg History, Modern Studies, Sociology or English or
  • Successful completion of year 1 of an appropriate BSc (Hons) Nutrition degree

Other requirements:

  • A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body) are also required. You may be requested to be immunized against Hepatitis B.
  • The cost of the PVG check and the professional indemnity insurance are the responsibility of the student. Currently, the cost of the Health Check is funded by the Scottish Government for Scottish students only, other students are responsible for this cost. This is however subject to change should the Scottish Government change its funding policy.

Fees

Full-Time Fees

Scotland Student Fee: £1820

RUK & Republic of Ireland (FT): £9250

International Student Fee: £15000


This information was accurate on : 15/04/2021
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