What will I learn?

Overview As the only qualified health professionals to assess, diagnose and deliver interventions for diet and nutrition-related problems, there has never been a greater demand for qualified, knowledgeable dietitians to contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and the wider public. Our MSc in Dietetics will provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional approach needed for practice in a contemporary healthcare environment. What's covered in this course? On this postgraduate degree in Dietetics, you will gain knowledge in food science, applied nutrition, clinical pathology and pharmacology, social science and therapeutic dietetics. Development of key skills, including communication, research and professionalism will enable you to become a compassionate and competent practitioner who can deliver effective, evidence-based and quality-driven care. You'll learn in specially built clinical skills rooms, with specialist space so you can get the best training possible.

Which department am I in?

School of Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

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Start date

January 2027

Venue

City South Campus

Westbourne Road,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 3TN, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will normally be expected to have a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, which includes the study of human physiology and biochemistry (including cell biology, concepts of cell theory, an understanding of the fundamentals of biological chemistry; key biochemical molecules and their role in cellular activities; physiological processes at the organ and systems level).Suitable degrees include: biomedical science, human nutrition, nutritional science, biochemistry, human biology, physiology or health sciences. Applicants will also be expected to have a strong interest in working as a registered dietitian, with a demonstrated understanding of the role and the skills required to be a registered practitioner. It may be advantageous to have work experience in a care environment.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.