Study Dietetics MSc at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Division of Medicine
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What will I learn?

Our two-year MSc Dietetics course combines academic knowledge with practice to help you become a competent, passionate, autonomous dietitian. You will be equipped to deliver evidence-based, service-user centred dietetic care, and innovative public health nutrition initiatives, across a wide range of client groups and working environments. This two-year Dietetics MSc will set you up with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply for full registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The programme's defining approach is to make coherent connections between research and practice to strengthen your future role, influence, and impact as a dietician. You will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge, develop your clinical skills, and become a highly reflective practitioner, working within UCL's world-leading centres of excellence. Your practice will be underpinned by the latest research to maintain your credibility and profile. Independent critical thought and continuing professional development will also be encouraged. A unique point of the programme is the important links between UCL and our partners. You will be exposed to state-of-the-art nutritional and dietetic research, working on projects from the hospital bedside to national public health policy making. The programme has also been specifically developed to meet industry benchmarks to help you stay relevant in a fast-evolving dietetics landscape. You will graduate with the abilities and confidence to be highly responsive to changes in healthcare provision and be brilliantly equipped to build a career in this exciting field.

Which department am I in?

Division of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (21 Months)

Tuition fees
£3,266.67 (US$ 4,219) Month
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected January 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (21 Months)

Tuition fees
£3,266.67 (US$ 4,219) Month
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

BSc (minimum of 2:1 or equivalent) or MSc (minimum of merit, 60%, or equivalent) in a cognate subject from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Final year students on course for an upper second-class Bachelor's degree or merit MSc degree can also apply.

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

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About UCL (University College London)

UCL is London’s Global University, offering world-class teaching, research, and career outcomes in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic cities.

  • Ranked 9th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)
  • #2 in the world for research power (REF 2021)
  • Diverse programmes, including global ranking leaders
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