MSc Dietetics
University College BirminghamBirmingham, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Dietetics at University College Birmingham, accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), is designed to provide students with the necessary professional conduct, clinical skills, and knowledge required for practice. The programme ensures that graduates are eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to protect the title of dietitian.
Learning involves group lectures, seminars, and valuable practical work in modern facilities, including hospital wards, while assessment combines written examinations and coursework. Students must also complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of practice placements in community and health organisation settings.
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include health or science related subject; or above
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Sustainable Development Award
Our Sustainable Development Award is open for applications from new international students starting on a full-time postgraduate course (e.g. MA/MSc courses), offering a £4,000 discount on your tuition fee.
Up to £4,000Women in Leadership Scholarship
A 25% discount of the full tuition fee cost for first year of study
Careers this course leads to
- Dietitian
- Registered Dietitian
- NHS Dietitian
- Community Dietitian
- Clinical Dietitian
- Public Health Nutritionist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Dietetics from University College Birmingham can work as:
- Entry-level Dietetic Professionals
- Senior Specialist Dietitians
- Clinical Lead or Managers
- Public Health Nutritionists
- Nutrition Researchers or University Lecturers
Cost of study
For international students, the MSc Dietetics at University College Birmingham costs £17,000 per year.
Admission
Those who wish to study the course can apply directly to the University or reach out to our trained counsellors for help.
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