MSc Dietetics

The Dietetics course at Ulster University is a full-time BSc (Hons) programme that prepares students to become professional dietitians. The course equips students with the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes required to practice as a dietitian in a changing health and social care setting. It emphasizes clinical placement, skills, practical experience and the importance of research.Course Content: The course content is arranged into modules delivered over four years. The first year lays the foundation with biomedical sciences, food and nutrition sciences, therapeutic communication, professionalism in healthcare, and research. The second year delves deeper into practicing dietetics in health and disease, research, developing professionalism, and food systems and policy. The final two years focus heavily on providing students with practical experience, skills training and research support.Key Modules: These include modules such as Principles of Human Nutrition, Biomedical Science, Therapeutic Communication, Dietetics in Practice, Food Service, Professional Practice, and Research. Accreditations: On successful completion, the BSc (Hons) Dietetics degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is also accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Future Careers: The course prepares students for a career as a Dietitian. Dietitians can work in various settings like hospitals, primary care, industry, education, research, sport, media, public relations, publishing or government. Some Dietitians also work privately, offering dietary advice to individual clients, sports professionals or media.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.