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Dietitians make a vital contribution to people's health and wellbeing. You’ll develop skills in critical evaluation and adaptability to prepare for the changing dynamics of working in health and social care.
As part of this course, you’ll:
Explore the composition of food, the nature of nutrients and their metabolism in the body, nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan and the dietary effects of food on health
Learn how to work alongside service users with acute and chronic disease in hospitals and primary care settings
Prepare to meet the responsibilities and expectations associated with being a healthcare professional
Consider the ethical and legal boundaries arising from exercising a professional duty of care
Develop the professional expertise you’ll need to practice as a dietitian in the UK. You’ll be eligible to register with the HCPC on successful completion of this master’s course.
The academic entry requirements for the MSc Dietetics are for a science degree with at least a 2:1 classification which contains sufficient level and depth of biochemistry and human physiology as well as research skills and methodology. We require biochemistry and human physiology to be studied to at least level 4 and an integration and application of these two subject areas to be studied to at least level 5. Research skills are also required to be studied to level 6 including a research project or dissertation.
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