MSc Dietetics (Pre-registration)

The MSc Dietetics course offered by The University of Reading is a full-time programme designed to qualify graduates for the dietetics profession accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The course provides the ground-breaking scientific, research and practical experience necessary to improve the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and populations.Course Content: The course allows students to explore the specific clinical and health roles of diet and nutrition with an emphasis on the understanding of food and sciences. The programme offers a mixture of taught and practical study, including a variety of placement opportunities, which would give students hands-on client-facing experience. This course also covers clinical sciences and develops practical dietetic skills.Key Modules: Specific course modules include Food science, Applied nutrition, Research methods for professional practice, Public Health Nutrition, Clinical dietetics, and Personal professional development & dietetic practice.Accreditations: This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meeting their required standards of proficiency for dietetics. It is also accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).Future Careers: Graduates from the course will be prepared to work in a range of roles within the NHS, public health or the food industry or may choose to specialize in areas such as diabetes, mental health, sports nutrition or work in the food industry.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.