MSc Dietetics (pre-registration) 

The University of East Anglia offers a postgraduate MSc Dietetics course with a pre-registration track starting in February. This course is designed for individuals seeking to specialize in dietetics with a blend of theory and practical applications, providing a solid foundation to thrive professionally in the sector.Course Content: The course structure spreads across two years, comprising a mix of theory, case-led learning, and considerable practice-based learning. Students are expected to complete approximately 1,000 hours of practice placement in various practice settings. The content covers key areas like dietetics in practice, evidence-based practice, biological and social sciences relevant to dietetics, research skills, health promotion, and the abilities and skills for effective dietetic practice.Key Modules: The course consists of modules like Dietetic Foundations, Research in Health and Social Care, Leadership, Innovation, and Change in Health and Social Care, Specialist Dietetics, Advanced Practice in Dietetics, and others. Additionally, students undertake supervised research and present a dissertation project.Accreditations: The course is endorsed by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meeting the requirement for eligibility to apply for registration as a professionally qualified Dietitian. Also, successful completion of the course allows graduates to be eligible to become registered dietitians with the HCPC, and members of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).Future Careers: Graduates from the course have a high employability rate, with many finding employment in the NHS, private sector, or becoming successful researchers within universities. The career prospects extend across food industries, sports settings, media, research, or freelance dietetic practice.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.