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MSc

Dietetics (Pre-registration)

Duration
2 years
Start
January 2025
Delivery
In-person

Our MSc (Pre-Registration) Dietetics programme prepares you for a fulfilling career as a dietitian across a range of health and nutrition settings, including the NHS.

Why study with us

  • Learn from specialists in a range of clinical and research areas as well as Visiting Trust staff to offer you bespoke teaching to support your learning
  • Undertake valuable work-based placements which are ensured through our strong links with North West healthcare partners so that you’re work-ready on graduation
  • Gain pre-placement essential dietetic knowledge, skills, values and behaviours through simulation-based learning including clinical, community, virtual and multidisciplinary scenarios
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What you'll do

  • Undertake simulations in purpose-built clinical assessment facilities using “real life” clinical scenarios which reflect the everyday working of a dietitian
  • Learn from registered dietitians and health professionals and undertake supervised placement learning in the NHS and local organisations
  • Engage with students across other Allied Health Profession (AHP) courses within the University, offering inter-professional learning opportunities from day one

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Academic expertise

KM
Dr Katherine Markwell
Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
FW
Fiona Willingham
Lecturer-Practitioner in Dietetics
Dr Stephanie Dillon
Principal Lecturer
Dr Bojlul Bahar
Senior Lecturer
Dr April Melia
Lecturer in Nutrition
Dr Jan Soon-Sinclair
Senior Lecturer in Food Safety Management Systems
RS
Rachael Strang
Lecturer-Practitioner in Dietetics

Accreditations

Future Careers in Dietetics

Dietitians are locally in demand and there are many exciting opportunities. Our graduates can pursue careers to make a difference in the NHS, private health, industry, research, food service, public health, universities, and other settings. 

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£11,000 per year
International
Full-time£16,900 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£11,000 per year
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is based in the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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