Dietetics postgraduate degrees in South West England

3 universities offer 4 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate dietetics degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Exeter

1 dietetics courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 53th
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There should be more support for international students, the lack of staff specialized on matter regarding visas and financial support for international students makes the whole university experience feel more overwhelming and stressful.

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University of Plymouth

2 dietetics courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 1st
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Source : Complete University Guide 2027

WUSCA ranking: 87th
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As an international Environmental Management student, my time at Plymouth has been defined by two things: academic freedom and incredible support. When I faced significant personal loss and financial struggles that impacted my attendance, the faculty didn't write me off they gave me the flexibility to recover and succeed. The course itself is far more than just exams. I was able to lead complex, consultancy-style projects (like my work on Singapore Heat Stress policies) that felt like real professional work, not just coursework. The resources in the Marine Building and library are top-tier for anyone willing to push themselves. Plymouth offers a rare balance: it challenges you intellectually to reach distinction levels, but supports you personally when life gets hard. Highly recommended for students who want resilience alongside their degree.

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Year 1
  • ADV702 Applying Evidence to Practice
  • ADV715 Project Design for Research
  • ADV716 Research Dissertation
  • ADV720 Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
  • ADV741 Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood
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Year 1
  • ADV702 Applying Evidence to Practice
  • ADV715 Project Design for Research
  • ADV716 Research Dissertation
  • ADV749 Diatetic Practice
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Health Sciences University

1 dietetics courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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Honestly the biggest thing for me has been the support system throughout the course. Being on a radiotherapy degree can be really intense mentally and emotionally, especially during long placements, but I’ve always felt like there were people I could go to when I needed help or reassurance. Placement experiences have definitely been the most valuable part of my uni journey because they’ve helped me grow so much in confidence, communication, professionalism, and patient care. I feel a lot more work-ready now after being in real clinical environments and working with actual patients and MDT teams. The course itself prepares you well for the realities of working in healthcare and gives you opportunities to develop both practical and personal skills. At times the workload could feel quite intense, especially when balancing placements with assignments and revision, but that’s expected within a healthcare degree and the student services and course lecturers were there to help and support me every step of the way!

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  • Clinical Placement 1
  • Clinical Placement 2
  • Dissertation
  • Foundations of Dietetic Practice
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
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