Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BSc Full-time 3 Years MedicineFood science and nutrition

UCAS Points

120 - 128 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Overview

Through a combination of practice and theory, this course will prepare you to work as a registered dietitian in a diverse range of settings and careers, including clinically within a hospital or primary care setting, careers in public health or health promotion, employability within the food industry, in research or academia, in the media, or in private practice.

Dietitians use a person-centred approach to empower people to make appropriate lifestyle choices and dietary changes to prevent, treat or manage health and disease. Dietitians are unique utilising enhanced communication and nutritional counselling skills to translate the science of nutrition into everyday behaviours to support people to make healthier lifestyle choices.

Teaching is delivered by lecturing staff who are experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about their subject area. The teaching on this course is interactive and designed in a way to deliver relevant and real-world learning through case studies, service user involvement, simulation, and interactive group-based discussions with dietetic students as well as students from other health professions, to learn to work collaboratively and multi-disciplinary.

Key features

  • Successful completion of this course will lead to eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a Dietitian. You will also be able to join the British Dietetic Association as a student member whilst studying on the course

  • Pursue a rewarding career where you can make a difference in people's lives through healthy eating habits and lifestyle modifications

  • You will gain hands-on experience with a variety of service users and industry organisations through innovative placements throughout your degree

  • You will be taught via an integrated skills-based approach to help develop professional practice

  • Practical workshops including kitchen sessions, food science labs and technical anthropometry will enable hands on learning

  • You will be well prepared for clinical placements through simulation events within our clinical skills labs, using mock wards, and on-site community house

  • At Worcester you will establish links with Dietitians throughout the region, ensuring the course is professionally relevant and placements are well supported

  • All home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 128 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2259 Other health professionals

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science - BSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Food science and nutrition
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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