Dietetics (Pre-Registration) MSc

Do you enjoy learning about the science of food and nutrition and its application to the promotion of health and well-being, as well as its clinical application and therapeutic effects in treating disease? Do you want a career where you can help people every day? Then studying for a MSc Dietetics (pre-registration) may just be the right course for you. The title 'dietitian' is the only food and nutrition title that is protected by law. This is an exciting and innovative course, where you will learn the underpinning dietetic knowledge, skills, values and behaviours that are fundamental to dietetic practice.

Dietitians are well placed to address many of the diet-related diseases facing both the UK and global population including obesity, diabetes and malnutrition, having a focus on both prevention and treatment of disease, as well as leading on cutting-edge developments in food and nutrition such as diet and sustainability, personalised nutrition and digital dietetics.

This course gives graduates eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and enter the workforce as a registered Allied Health Professional. The course is also accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the professional body for dietitians in the UK.

Why should I choose to study Dietetics?
- PRACTICE PLACEMENTS – Gain practical experience on multiple placements in a range of clinical and public health settings, including hospitals, community health organisations, catering and public health, as well as simulated-based learning in state-of-the-art simulation facilities


- INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE – A full programme of enrichment across two years of study including an international field trip


- EXPERT TUITION – Learn from our highly-qualified academics, who have extensive knowledge and experience in nutrition and dietetics


Our facilities
As a student on our MSc Dietetics (pre-registration) course at University College Birmingham, you will have access to our university healthcare and food facilities, including our two Skills and Simulation Hubs. These Hubs provide 2 purpose-built six-bedded hospital wards and out-patient/clinic facilities where you will practise your clinical dietetic skills and enhance your practical training. Furthermore, you will practise your culinary application of the science of food and its therapeutic application in our outstanding food industry training facilities in the Birmingham College of Food, where you will have practical classes utilising developmental kitchens and food sensory evaluation facilities.