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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
City CampusC
Full Time
Sep 2027
3 Year
What is dietetics?
Dietetics studies how nutrients affect our health and wellbeing. Dietitians then use this knowledge to provide the best possible nutritional and dietary care and support for clients with acute and chronic health conditions. Learn how to promote health awareness, prevent diseases and restore nutritional wellness on this programme accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA). To find out more about this exciting occupation, visit Aspiring Allies, an initiative built around raising the profile of Allied Health Professional careers. You can explore what you'll do as a dietitian, where you could work, expected salaries and more. As part of this course, you’ll: * Learn to interpret and communicate the science of nutrition * Understand how to use dietary manipulation and food to treat disease and optimise health * Gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills and catering laboratories * Undertake practice placements in a variety of provisions and within nutrition and dietetics departments across Yorkshire and northeast England
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\ This course is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a British Dietetic Association (BDA) accredited programme.
Placements\ You'll undertake placements in quality assured settings for specified time periods throughout your course, in line with the British Dietetic Association curriculum framework. Your placements as a dietetics student at Leeds Beckett will take place: * At the end of year one (three-week placement) * At the end of year two (13-week placement) * During year three (12-week placement)
Boost your employability\ During your placements, you'll be given the opportunity to practically apply the theories and evidence you've gained during academic study across diverse areas of the health service, industry and research. You'll have time to reflect on and enhance your skills and academic knowledge before moving onto your next placement, promoting continuous professional development and developing leadership skills.
Register with the HCPC after you graduate\ On successful completion of this course, you'll be eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and become recognised as a dietitian. The HCPC have certain standards all registrants must meet to legally practice under a protected profession title.
Course requirements\ Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements is mandatory and essential for placement attendance. Please click 'find out more' in the fees and funding section on this page for full details of any extra costs relating to your course.
Why study Dietetics at Leeds Beckett University?* 95% of BSc (Hons) Dietetics graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation\* * 94% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Dietetics\* \* * Professionally accredited by the British Dietetics Association (BDA) - the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce * Fantastic placement opportunities - combine your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in real-world settings across Yorkshire and the North East * Access to specialist facilities - including our food inspection and nutrition labs where you'll enhance your practical research skills \*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 23-24 \*National Student Survey 2026
Study the mechanisms underpinning normal physiological function in the healthy human body. The role of the nervous system and the endocrine system in the control of homeostasis will be introduced to you prior to consideration of the operation of key physiological systems in the body including the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and renal system.
Gain a foundation for the understanding of microbiology and food science. You will develop your basic laboratory, practical and food skills.
During this 3-week work based awareness placement you will apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve two learning outcomes and associated tasks which are practice based competencies as agreed with placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility for you to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of your course.
Gain an understanding of the chemistry of biological macromolecules and how this relates to function.
Gain an understanding of the sociological and psychological concepts underpinning health and illness. In addition, you will study the concept, theory and practice of health promotion and basic nutrition related research principles and statistics.
Explore the principles upon which the science of nutrition is based including requirements for nutrients and their role in maintaining health. You will also study the nutritional and physiological requirements of identifiable groups throughout the lifespan and consider factors that influence eating habits.
Study the principles upon which the science of nutrition is based including requirements for nutrients and their role in maintaining health. You will also understand the impact of nutrition through the life cycle including cultural, religious and socio-economic influences.
Apply the principles of dietetic practice and of nutrition support to patient/client situations. You will build on your understanding of malnutrition and its effects in clinical settings and demonstrate communication skills.
Apply the principles of nutrition practice to a range of lifestyle related conditions and explore the underpinning genetics.
Gain an understanding of the biochemical processes involved in the extraction of energy from food in humans and how that energy may be utilised to maintain and promote health.
Understand, integrate and apply the principles of psychology and sociology in long term disease management.
Apply the principles of dietetic practice and of nutrition intervention to patient/client situations to a range of medical and surgical conditions and acute/chronic disease states.
During this 13 week work based practice placement you will apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve seven learning outcomes which are practice based competencies as agreed with Placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of the course.
Develop personal and professional skills and attitudes for successful integration into the workplace appreciating clinical governance initiatives and how they are employed within health and social care.
Further enhance your research knowledge and application, data handling and data manipulation skills. You will also study the concept of critical evaluation and its importance when evaluating scientific research papers in relation to nutrition and dietetics.
Enhance your expertise in the principles of management strategies and facilitation with groups who are affected by mental health and associated impacts on clinical and nutritional intervention.
Develop your skills and understanding of the principles of management strategies and facilitation within paediatric groups and associated clinical and nutritional interventions.
During this 12 week work based practice placement you will continue to apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve four learning outcomes which are practice based competencies as agreed with Practice Placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of the course.
Further develop your facilitation and enterprise skills, as you utilise your nutrition, dietetic and management skills to select key performance indicators, appropriate resources and evaluation strategy. During this you will identify and reflect on their leadership skills and development.
Develop practical and theoretical research skills through the planning, conducting and presentation of findings of a research project (Primary research or Systematic-type review) with minimum supervision.
Develop yourself in terms of professional autonomy, accountability and proficiency of practice. You will gain a critical appreciation of professional practice and its integration within ethical and legal frameworks underpinned by current health and social care policy.
Reflect on your clinical placement experience in a number of subject and professional areas and measure dietetic practice against current standards and clinical guidelines, while developing an ability to focus on dietetic outcomes and innovative solutions for practice.
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