Course summary
Dietetics is a fascinating field that focuses on the management and prevention of nutrition-related disorders at an individual, group and population level. Dietitians are the only regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutrition-related problems at an individual and wider public health level. There are many strands of knowledge that you will master on your way to a career as a dietitian. This course has been carefully structured to integrate theoretical study in different fields with the practical experience to develop the skills required to work as a graduate dietitian. This is a four year integrated undergraduate master’s course. Students commence the course with a view to graduating with a Master of Dietetics (MDiet). Years Three and Four are taught alongside postgraduate students studying on the postgraduate MSc Dietetics (Pre-Registration). Exceptionally there is an option for students to transfer to a BSc (Hons) Dietetics route at the end of year two and they will still be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a dietitian.
Modules
Year 1: Physiology/Contextualising You and Your Profession/Food, Lifestyle and Society/Cell Biology and Genetics/ Biochemistry/Introduction to Food Science/Evidence-Based Practice Year 2: Introduction to Dietetic Practice (Placement A)/Nutrient Metabolism/ Behaviour Change/Pharmacology/ Nutrition/Health Issues in the Community/Epidemiology in Public Health Year 3: Essentials of Dietetic Management/ Nutrition Through the Life Course/ Dietetic Management of Long Term Conditions/Dissertation/Disease Aetiology and Management/Developing Dietetic Practice (Placement B) Year 4: Consolidating Dietetic Practice (Placement C)/Dietetic Research Project/Innovative and Emerging Practice
Assessment method
You will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods (eg written and practical exams, case studies, written assignments and presentations) at the end of each module or semester.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- British Dietetic Association
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B410
- Institution code:
- Q25
- Campus name:
- Queen Margaret University
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
A small number of places are available for direct entry to year 2 of the programme. These applications will be considered on an individual basis, but applicants must be able to demonstrate they have developed the knowledge and skills acquired in year 1 of the MDiet programme.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://swapsurvey.org/progression/east
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score equivalent to 7.0 and with no individual component less than 6.5.
QMU English Language Requirements
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15500 | Year 1 |
| International | £15500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: full-time fees will be charged for the first three years of study. The fourth year is free.
Provider information
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU