Overview
We list Dietetics MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Dietetics is closely regulated, so entry terms and English levels sit higher than most subjects. We currently work with 18 universities on this course across 17 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £19.000 to £41.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Dietitians are a regulated profession and only an approved course leads to registration with the HCPC. Nutrition degrees do not, and that is the single most important distinction to understand before applying.
Roles graduates go into
- Registered dietitian
- Clinical dietitian in a specialty
- Community and public health dietitian
- Freelance or industry dietitian
- Research dietitian
- Food service dietitian
Where they work
- NHS hospital and community services
- Public health teams
- Food and pharmaceutical industry
- Private practice and sport
- Research and universities
After the course
HCPC registration on completing an approved course, and BDA membership alongside it.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£19,000 - £41,000