Dietetics
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements
BSc in Nutrition (minimum of 2:1 or equivalent) or MSc in Nutrition (minimum of merit, 60%, or equivalent).
The BSc Nutrition or MSc Nutrition should include a considerable component of nutrition, in particular nutritional sciences, and should be in a broad range of aspects (e.g. not mostly public health nutrition or mostly sports nutrition). In addition, for those entering with a BSc Nutrition this should include considerable biological sciences (e.g. biochemistry and physiology) and for those entering with an MSc Nutrition there should be considerable biological sciences from previous academic qualifications (e.g. BSc Biochemistry, BSc Physiology, BSc Biomedical Sciences or similar).
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
International requirements Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible for home / EU fees status. Enrolment is dependent on satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (enhanced criminal conviction check) clearance and an Occupational Health check.
NHS values:
As well as being a scientific and practical discipline, dietetics is a caring profession that requires important key values. These are best described using the six NHS values contained within the NHS Constitution. The six NHS values have been developed by patients, the public and NHS staff and are as follows:
Working together for patients
Respect and dignity
Commitment to quality of care
Compassion
Improving lives
Everyone counts
five years ago.
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Subjects
- NHS Training
- Public
- International
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- English
- English Language
- Public Health
- Nutrition
- Dietetics
- Food Service
- Catering Management
- Health
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Science
- Medicine
- Diet Therapy
- Therapeutics
- Dieticians
- Healthcare systems
- Communication Studies
- MSc Dietetics
Course programme
Course detail Description
Registered dietitians are qualified health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems in society. They translate public health and scientific research on food, health and disease into practical guidance enabling people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.
The MSc pathway is a two-year course that requires modules totalling 285 credits. The Postgraduate Diploma pathway is studied over a shorter period of 17 months and requires completed modules with a total of 225 credits. Part of the course is spent in clinical practice through placements and will provide you with unique opportunities to develop your clinical skills and improve your employability.
Course format and assessment
Teaching
We use different teaching strategies: lectures, seminars, food service and diet therapy practicals, case study-based learning, observed structured clinical examinations and group tutorials, to deliver the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
The MSc pathway involves approximately 850 hours of self-directed learning plus 600 hours of project work.
The PG Dip pathway involves approximately 850 hours of self-directed learning.
For both pathways 350 hours of contact time (approximately) will be campus based, additionally a further 28 weeks will be spent on practice placements.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, practical assessments, placements assessed by competency based assessment and examinations.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect.
Course accreditation
This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and is accredited by the British Dietetic Association.
Regulating body
King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.
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Structure
Year 1
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take:
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MSc – modules totalling 285 credits
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PG Diploma – modules totalling 225 credits
Dietetics MSc Pathway
You are required to take:
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Diet Therapy (30 credits)
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Health Promotion & Communication Studies (15 credits)
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Advanced Diet Therapy & Medicine (15 credits)
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Public Health and Healthcare Systems (15 credits)
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Professional Practice for Dieticians (15 credits)
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Principles of Clinical Science and Therapeutics (15 credits)
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Food Service & Catering Management (15 credits)
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MSc Dietetics Project (60 credits)
You are also required to complete three full-time practice placements during the course:
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Placement 1, two weeks (15 credits)
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Placement 2, 12 weeks (45 credits)
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Placement 3, 14 weeks (45 credits)
Dietetics Postgraduate Diploma Pathway
You are required to take:
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Diet Therapy (30 credits)
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Health Promotion & Communication studies (15 credits)
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Advanced Diet Therapy & Medicine (15 credits)
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Public Health and Healthcare Systems (15 credits)
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Professional Practice for Dieticians (15 credits)
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Principles of Clinical Science and Therapeutics (15 credits)
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Food Service & Catering Management (15 credits)
You are also required to complete three full-time practice placements during the course:
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Placement 1, two weeks (15 credits)
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Placement 2, 12 weeks (45 credits)
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Placement 3, 14 weeks (45 credits)
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Optional ModulesDietetics