Nutrition & Dietetics

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 Nutrition and Dietetics BSc is a four-year course where you will study modules totalling 510 credits. Part of the course programme is spent in clinical practice through placements, and will provide you with unique opportunities to develop your clinical skills.

Teaching

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Course stage

Percentage of Time in Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities

Percentage of Time in guided Independent Study

Percentage of Time on Placements

Year 1

26%

74%

-

Year 2

22%

67%

11%

Year 3

18%

52%

30%

Year 4

8%

49%

43%

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include coursework and examinations. Coursework contributes approximately 40% and examinations approximately 60% to your final mark.

Course accreditation

Accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Graduates may apply for Registration as Dietitians.

Regulating body

King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.

Location

This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus with some teaching at Guy’s Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study. Some projects may take place at non-campus locations.

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Structure

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 510 credits.

You are required to take the following modules:

• Introduction to Nutrition (30 credits)

• Introductory Food Science & Technology (15 credits)

• Introduction to Professional Practice (15 credits)

• Physiology for Nutrition Students (30 credits)

• Biochemistry (15 credits)

• Social & Psychological Studies (15 credits)

There are no optional modules in year one.

Year 2 Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Nutrition & Health (30 credits)

• Food Habits (15 credits)

• Research Methods for Health Sciences (15 credits)

• Food Service & Catering Management (15 credits)

• Endocrinology & Reproduction (15 credits)

• Metabolism (15 credits)

You are also required to take a 15-credit placement (two-weeks) between Years 2 and 3.

In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

• Physiological Control: Exercise & Environment (15 credits)

• Medical Microbiology (15 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.

Year 3 Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Applied Nutrition (30 credits)

• Diet Therapy (30 credits)

• Principles of Clinical Science & Therapeutics (15 credits)

• Communication & Health Promotion (15 credits)

You are also required to take a 45-credit placement (12 weeks) between Years 3 and 4.

In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

• Nutrition & Genetics (15 credits)

• Biology of Ageing (15 credits)

• Endocrinology of Diabetes (15 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.

Year 4 Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Advanced Diet Therapy & Medicine (15 credits)

• Dietetics Research Project (30 credits)

• Public Health & Healthcare Systems (15 credits)

In your final year of study, you are also required to take a 45-credit placement (14 weeks) in the second half of the year.

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.