Dietetics* - MSc
Master
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
January
As the only qualified health professionals to assess, diagnose and deliver interventions for diet and nutrition-related problems, there has never been a greater demand for qualified, knowledgeable dietitians to contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and the wider public. Our new MSc in Dietetics will provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional approach needed for practice in a contemporary healthcare environment.
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About this course
On this postgraduate degree in Dietetics, you will gain knowledge in food science, applied nutrition, clinical pathology and pharmacology, social science and therapeutic dietetics. Development of key skills, including communication, research and professionalism will enable you to become a compassionate and competent practitioner who can deliver effective, evidence-based and quality-driven care. You'll learn in specially built clinical skills rooms, with specialist space so you can get the best training possible.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
You must have an Honours degree with a 2:1 or above in a relevant subject area that includes a significant component of human physiology and biochemistry at Level 5. Suitable degrees include biomedical science, human nutrition, nutritional science, biochemistry, human biology, physiology or health sciences.
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Dietetics
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Social Science
- Food Science
- Therapeutic Interventions
- MSc project
- Charity Organisation
- Dietetic Practitioner
Course programme
The course includes a combination of modules devoted to dietetics, and interprofessional modules, which will develop core skills for healthcare practice alongside other students on our pre-registration postgraduate courses.You will learn through activities including lectures, tutorials, problem based learning workshops and practical classes.
Please note
Module information is indicative only, and may change subject to review.
The profession-specific modules include:
- The foundations of dietetics
- Nutrition, pathology and pharmacology
- Food science, food skills and applied nutrition
- Therapeutic interventions in dietetic practice.
The interprofessional modules will be shared with other postgraduate pre-registration courses and include:
- Evidence-based and Professional Practice
Practice Placements
Four practice placements are integrated within the taught course, to enable you to apply your theoretical knowledge within the practical context and to develop the core skills required to be an effective dietetic practitioner. One of these placements (2 weeks at the end of Year One) will provide an opportunity to experience a dietetic workplace setting outside of clinical practice. This may be in the medical nutrition industry, a charity organisation, a school, the sport and leisure industry or the food industry amongst other settings. This will broaden your awareness of the varied roles that dietitians may undertake, whilst affording you the opportunity to gain additional skills in business and innovation to support you in future employment.
All placements must be passed in addition to the academic element of the course in order for you to register and work as a dietitian.
- Consolidating Professional Practice.
You will also undertake a 60-credit MSc project module where you’ll work independently or in a group to analyse and report on a particular area of dietetics. You will be supported by a tutor with specialist knowledge and experience in the field.
Evidence-Based Professional Practice
Dietetics* - MSc